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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

LS12 OPCMOT history

LS12 OPC is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LS12 OPC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,808 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OPC was last recorded at 149,808 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 5,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,972 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,836 miles
Average per year
10,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,808 miles
  • 2025 – 143,972 miles
  • 2024 – 137,405 miles
  • 2023 – 130,488 miles
  • 2022 – 125,267 miles
  • 2021 – 121,137 miles
  • 2020 – 112,727 miles
  • 2019 – 97,563 miles
  • 2018 – 82,151 miles
  • 2017 – 67,384 miles
  • 2016 – 53,741 miles
  • 2015 – 37,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,808 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,808 miles (+5,836)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,808 miles
    Test number
    969111398373
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    793529945061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,972 miles (+6,567)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    289595806712
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,405 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,405 miles
    Test number
    290486270299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail137,405 miles (+6,917)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,405 miles
    Test number
    698531328425
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass130,488 miles (+5,221)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    612770262597
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,267 miles (+4,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,267 miles
    Test number
    843663153508
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,137 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,137 miles
    Test number
    986198957350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,727 miles
    Test number
    936944550072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail112,727 miles (+15,164)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,727 miles
    Test number
    573403634326
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,563 miles
    Test number
    597164044118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,562 miles (+15,411)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    331811076536
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass82,151 miles (+14,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    902965566758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass67,384 miles (+13,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    427045533821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,741 miles (+15,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    407691829819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    196137775053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OPC

Does LS12 OPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OPC is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OPC?
The MOT on LS12 OPC is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OPC done?
LS12 OPC was recorded at 149,808 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 10,129 miles a year.
Has LS12 OPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OPC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 OPC 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 OPC find?
LS12 OPC passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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