
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LS12 HNBMOT history
LS12 HNB is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,257 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 115,257 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 HNB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 HNB was last recorded at 115,257 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,935 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,322 miles
- Average per year
- 7,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,257 miles
- 2024 – 110,935 miles
- 2023 – 103,056 miles
- 2022 – 96,895 miles
- 2021 – 90,214 miles
- 2020 – 83,499 miles
- 2019 – 76,892 miles
- 2018 – 59,989 miles
- 2017 – 47,845 miles
- 2016 – 37,983 miles
- 2015 – 28,803 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,257 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 115,257 miles
- Test number
- 748792870312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 138634313628
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,935 miles (+7,879)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 110,935 miles
- Test number
- 673293472500
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,056 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 103,056 miles
- Test number
- 965979781719
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail103,056 miles (+6,161)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,056 miles
- Test number
- 692568901518
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass96,895 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 96,895 miles
- Test number
- 902272451217
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail96,894 miles (+6,680)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,894 miles
- Test number
- 600935085400
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,214 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 90,214 miles
- Test number
- 997946765499
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seats and belts
Fail90,211 miles (+6,712)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,211 miles
- Test number
- 275793427172
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seats and belts
Pass83,499 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,499 miles
- Test number
- 942348258342
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded (Centre sleeve)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,497 miles (+6,605)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,497 miles
- Test number
- 523623445729
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded (Centre sleeve)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,892 miles (+16,903)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,892 miles
- Test number
- 488433271961
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle passed emissions test but no print out produced due to low emissions
Pass59,989 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 59,989 miles
- Test number
- 428276529719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,977 miles (+12,132)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,977 miles
- Test number
- 665644645226
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass47,845 miles (+9,862)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 47,845 miles
- Test number
- 483732635173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,983 miles (+9,180)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 37,983 miles
- Test number
- 719315448112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,803 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 28,803 miles
- Test number
- 435226355070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,801 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,801 miles
- Test number
- 115575955096
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Questions about LS12 HNB
- Does LS12 HNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HNB is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 HNB?
- The MOT on LS12 HNB is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 HNB done?
- LS12 HNB was recorded at 115,257 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,950 miles a year.
- Has LS12 HNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 HNB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 HNB 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 HNB find?
- LS12 HNB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside.
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