
Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LS12 XMGMOT history
LS12 XMG is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,509 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,509 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XMG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XMG was last recorded at 97,509 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,504 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,509 miles
- 2025 – 91,096 miles
- 2024 – 83,802 miles
- 2023 – 76,810 miles
- 2022 – 69,524 miles
- 2021 – 63,952 miles
- 2020 – 60,067 miles
- 2019 – 53,045 miles
- 2018 – 45,898 miles
- 2017 – 37,906 miles
- 2016 – 30,908 miles
- 2015 – 24,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust sleeve/ joiner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,509 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,509 miles
- Test number
- 610871607721
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail97,504 miles (+6,408)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,504 miles
- Test number
- 121968403794
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,096 miles (+36)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 91,096 miles
- Test number
- 357711302773
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust sleeve/ joiner (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail91,060 miles (+7,258)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,060 miles
- Test number
- 763251242989
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + x2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust sleeve/ joiner (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,802 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 83,802 miles
- Test number
- 942659180338
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,802 miles (+6,992)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,802 miles
- Test number
- 638956830057
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,810 miles (+7,286)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 76,810 miles
- Test number
- 608691849593
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,524 miles (+49)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 69,524 miles
- Test number
- 876374179246
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail69,475 miles (+5,523)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,475 miles
- Test number
- 605251068654
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,952 miles (+3,885)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 63,952 miles
- Test number
- 178282746227
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Ns and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides NS and OS
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,067 miles (+7,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 60,067 miles
- Test number
- 434715455181
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass53,045 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 53,045 miles
- Test number
- 691907746195
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail53,045 miles (+7,147)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,045 miles
- Test number
- 714951551152
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 45,898 miles
- Test number
- 652979162168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,898 miles (+7,992)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,898 miles
- Test number
- 198646472379
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Pass37,906 miles (+6,998)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,906 miles
- Test number
- 590176193188
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside wiper deteriorated
Pass30,908 miles (+6,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,908 miles
- Test number
- 412185998467
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,438 miles
- Test number
- 605455385063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 XMG
- Does LS12 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XMG is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XMG?
- The MOT on LS12 XMG is valid until 6 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 XMG done?
- LS12 XMG was recorded at 97,509 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,623 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XMG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XMG 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 XMG find?
- LS12 XMG passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective sleeve; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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