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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 HZEMOT history

LS12 HZE is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LS12 HZE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,828 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HZE was last recorded at 92,828 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,098 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,730 miles
Average per year
6,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,828 miles
  • 2025 – 88,098 miles
  • 2023 – 84,628 miles
  • 2022 – 78,255 miles
  • 2020 – 72,011 miles
  • 2019 – 66,740 miles
  • 2018 – 50,392 miles
  • 2016 – 36,205 miles
  • 2015 – 27,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,828 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jionts (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,828 miles (+4,730)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    190394882387
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jionts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,098 miles (+3,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,098 miles
    Test number
    505374937119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,628 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    640932269100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,255 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    377429634496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,249 miles (+6,238)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    494574904945
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass72,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    429110475221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail72,001 miles (+5,261)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    966776438413
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass66,740 miles (+16,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    828256733806
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,392 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    193851934973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,853 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    400847731763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,205 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    774886984319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,475 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    145642675011
    • NoteOffside rear tyre treads cracking no cords exsposed
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail27,475 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    789722275070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre treads cracking no cords exsposed
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 HZE

Does LS12 HZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HZE is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HZE?
The MOT on LS12 HZE is valid until 7 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 HZE done?
LS12 HZE was recorded at 92,828 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,037 miles a year.
Has LS12 HZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HZE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 HZE 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 HZE find?
LS12 HZE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jionts; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 1 more.

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