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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 VULMOT history

LS12 VUL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LS12 VUL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,175 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VUL
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 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VUL was last recorded at 74,175 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 7,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,859 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,316 miles
Average per year
5,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,175 miles
  • 2025 – 66,859 miles
  • 2024 – 60,119 miles
  • 2023 – 56,845 miles
  • 2022 – 52,743 miles
  • 2021 – 50,948 miles
  • 2020 – 50,183 miles
  • 2019 – 45,812 miles
  • 2018 – 38,833 miles
  • 2017 – 32,963 miles
  • 2016 – 26,157 miles
  • 2015 – 18,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,175 miles
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,175 miles (+7,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    401836680372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,859 miles (+6,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    586701102972
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass60,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    987472671964
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple small stone cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

  4. Fail60,119 miles (+3,274)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    612329846962
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple small stone cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

  5. Pass56,845 miles (+4,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    557326209117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

  6. Pass52,743 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    816076386832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,948 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    861091789591
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured N/S/AND O/S/REAR >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass50,183 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,183 miles
    Test number
    730551411429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,812 miles
    Test number
    224908579745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,812 miles (+6,979)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,812 miles
    Test number
    999805032775
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Quarter trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass38,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,833 miles
    Test number
    496387817702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,833 miles (+5,870)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,833 miles
    Test number
    820358797809
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and has cuts on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,963 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,963 miles
    Test number
    166106837916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,157 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    817158047957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,744 miles
    Test number
    165269385027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail18,744 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,744 miles
    Test number
    326529385061
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 VUL

Does LS12 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VUL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VUL?
The MOT on LS12 VUL is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VUL done?
LS12 VUL was recorded at 74,175 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,053 miles a year.
Has LS12 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VUL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 VUL 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 VUL find?
LS12 VUL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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