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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 DELMOT history

LS12 DEL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 207,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LS12 DEL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
207,139 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DEL was last recorded at 207,139 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 17,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
189,232 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
17,907 miles
Average per year
16,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,139 miles
  • 2025 – 189,232 miles
  • 2024 – 168,589 miles
  • 2023 – 150,815 miles
  • 2022 – 130,440 miles
  • 2021 – 117,434 miles
  • 2020 – 104,519 miles
  • 2019 – 100,970 miles
  • 2018 – 89,885 miles
  • 2017 – 77,236 miles
  • 2016 – 53,619 miles
  • 2015 – 28,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,139 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,139 miles (+17,907)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    207,139 miles
    Test number
    710930892388
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,232 miles (+20,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    189,232 miles
    Test number
    235933485321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass168,589 miles (+17,774)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,589 miles
    Test number
    728908408790
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,815 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,815 miles
    Test number
    947418525399
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail150,815 miles (+20,375)2 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,815 miles
    Test number
    844230016095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,440 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    361116337201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail130,440 miles (+13,006)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    826175506022
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,434 miles (+12,915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    318663138757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass104,519 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    955560889339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,970 miles (+11,085)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,970 miles
    Test number
    529591904842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,885 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    511101412376
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,885 miles (+12,649)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    746442815340
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,236 miles (+23,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    665912813698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,619 miles (+25,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    150288415134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring underside components

  15. Pass28,319 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,319 miles
    Test number
    537235135149
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 DEL

Does LS12 DEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DEL is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DEL?
The MOT on LS12 DEL is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DEL done?
LS12 DEL was recorded at 207,139 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 16,498 miles a year.
Has LS12 DEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DEL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 DEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 DEL find?
LS12 DEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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