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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 HMKMOT history

LS12 HMK is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 141,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LS12 HMK black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,040 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HMK was last recorded at 141,040 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,615 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,425 miles
Average per year
8,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,040 miles
  • 2024 – 135,615 miles
  • 2023 – 129,582 miles
  • 2021 – 120,241 miles
  • 2020 – 118,913 miles
  • 2019 – 102,100 miles
  • 2018 – 88,331 miles
  • 2017 – 78,540 miles
  • 2016 – 65,628 miles
  • 2015 – 44,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,040 miles (+5,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,040 miles
    Test number
    683414361024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass135,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,615 miles
    Test number
    213832455795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail135,615 miles (+6,033)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,615 miles
    Test number
    925615133735
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass129,582 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,582 miles
    Test number
    133153819585
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail129,582 miles (+9,341)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,582 miles
    Test number
    925091674252
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,241 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,241 miles
    Test number
    173488198609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,913 miles (+16,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    668216455087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen.

  8. Pass102,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,100 miles
    Test number
    494378678347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail102,100 miles (+13,769)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,100 miles
    Test number
    886143588494
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass88,331 miles (+9,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,331 miles
    Test number
    694719090995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass78,540 miles (+12,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,540 miles
    Test number
    771516301959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen cracked advise replacment

  12. Pass65,628 miles (+21,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    242937925665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,345 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    256600095038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 HMK

Does LS12 HMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HMK is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HMK?
The MOT on LS12 HMK is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 HMK done?
LS12 HMK was recorded at 141,040 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,459 miles a year.
Has LS12 HMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HMK has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 HMK 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 HMK find?
LS12 HMK passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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