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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 OEDMOT history

LS12 OED is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LS12 OED white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,597 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OED was last recorded at 91,597 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 7,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,834 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,763 miles
Average per year
6,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,597 miles
  • 2025 – 83,834 miles
  • 2024 – 77,268 miles
  • 2023 – 73,362 miles
  • 2022 – 63,778 miles
  • 2021 – 60,074 miles
  • 2019 – 53,955 miles
  • 2018 – 45,908 miles
  • 2017 – 37,230 miles
  • 2016 – 28,718 miles
  • 2015 – 17,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,597 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,597 miles (+7,763)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    784180420433
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass83,834 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,834 miles
    Test number
    574334644909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail83,826 miles (+6,558)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,826 miles
    Test number
    189433272030
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,268 miles (+3,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    132211739722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass73,362 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    256286927436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,361 miles (+4,294)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,361 miles
    Test number
    329373140211
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass69,067 miles (+5,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,067 miles
    Test number
    337901805145
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass63,778 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,778 miles
    Test number
    536252579411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    693848297068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,074 miles (+6,119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    930655956950
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass53,955 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    441842586479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,924 miles (+8,016)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,924 miles
    Test number
    490034852173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass45,908 miles (+8,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    301223188804
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass37,230 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    397473073458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,718 miles (+10,974)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,718 miles
    Test number
    272906342238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,744 miles
    Test number
    278347705133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OED

Does LS12 OED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OED is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OED?
The MOT on LS12 OED is valid until 19 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 OED done?
LS12 OED was recorded at 91,597 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 6,464 miles a year.
Has LS12 OED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OED has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 OED 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 OED find?
LS12 OED passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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