Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LS12 HMUMOT history
LS12 HMU is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 189,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 189,699 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 HMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 HMU was last recorded at 189,699 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,100 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,599 miles
- Average per year
- 11,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,699 miles
- 2025 – 182,100 miles
- 2024 – 174,108 miles
- 2023 – 162,282 miles
- 2022 – 160,973 miles
- 2021 – 159,421 miles
- 2020 – 153,761 miles
- 2018 – 139,773 miles
- 2017 – 118,035 miles
- 2016 – 104,086 miles
- 2015 – 70,817 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,699 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front bumper insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,699 miles (+7,599)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 189,699 miles
- Test number
- 767735580411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,100 miles (+7,992)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 182,100 miles
- Test number
- 814528443193
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass174,108 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 174,108 miles
- Test number
- 924464333194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
Fail174,107 miles (+11,825)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,107 miles
- Test number
- 820123889124
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
Pass162,282 miles (+1,309)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 162,282 miles
- Test number
- 883572284502
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,973 miles (+1,552)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 160,973 miles
- Test number
- 586334037216
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,421 miles (+5,660)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 159,421 miles
- Test number
- 170425941612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,761 miles (+13,988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 153,761 miles
- Test number
- 747982041059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,773 miles (+21,738)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 139,773 miles
- Test number
- 974343340632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,035 miles (+13,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 118,035 miles
- Test number
- 710184588516
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,086 miles (+33,269)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 104,086 miles
- Test number
- 637820023003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,817 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,817 miles
- Test number
- 226683205415
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,817 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,817 miles
- Test number
- 618403705118
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS12 HMU
- Does LS12 HMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HMU is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 HMU?
- The MOT on LS12 HMU is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 HMU done?
- LS12 HMU was recorded at 189,699 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 11,035 miles a year.
- Has LS12 HMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 HMU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 HMU 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 HMU find?
- LS12 HMU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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