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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 EXXMOT history

LS12 EXX is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LS12 EXX grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,096 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EXX was last recorded at 157,096 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 9,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,550 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,546 miles
Average per year
11,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,096 miles
  • 2025 – 147,550 miles
  • 2024 – 136,862 miles
  • 2023 – 125,830 miles
  • 2022 – 114,705 miles
  • 2021 – 102,162 miles
  • 2020 – 91,061 miles
  • 2019 – 80,079 miles
  • 2018 – 67,020 miles
  • 2017 – 52,680 miles
  • 2016 – 38,563 miles
  • 2015 – 28,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,096 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,096 miles
    Test number
    848773434428
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail157,084 miles (+9,534)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,084 miles
    Test number
    656409180788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass147,550 miles (+1)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,550 miles
    Test number
    930881311471
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail147,549 miles (+10,687)1 dangerous4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,549 miles
    Test number
    767218242072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass136,862 miles (+11,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,862 miles
    Test number
    794953773723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,830 miles (+11,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,830 miles
    Test number
    175644622885
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,705 miles
    Test number
    812988687016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail114,705 miles (+12,543)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,705 miles
    Test number
    201590139666
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,162 miles (+11,101)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,162 miles
    Test number
    682074091128
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,061 miles (+10,982)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    132433672007
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass80,079 miles (+13,059)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    689762120849
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass67,020 miles (+14,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,020 miles
    Test number
    523659523668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass52,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    685094706386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail52,680 miles (+14,117)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    480859513447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass38,563 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    107316221371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,489 miles (+6,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,489 miles
    Test number
    217122651263
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn and bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s rear, not allowing full inspection of the adult belt
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

  17. Pass28,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,105 miles
    Test number
    697368175035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EXX

Does LS12 EXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EXX is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EXX?
The MOT on LS12 EXX is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EXX done?
LS12 EXX was recorded at 157,096 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 11,231 miles a year.
Has LS12 EXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EXX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EXX 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 EXX find?
LS12 EXX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front windscreen chipped; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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