
Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LS12 XMTMOT history
LS12 XMT is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 211,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 211,096 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 18,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XMT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XMT was last recorded at 211,096 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 15,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 195,876 miles · 27 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,220 miles
- Average per year
- 18,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 211,096 miles
- 2024 – 195,876 miles
- 2023 – 158,519 miles
- 2021 – 143,800 miles
- 2020 – 122,080 miles
- 2019 – 71,179 miles
- 2018 – 59,416 miles
- 2017 – 45,738 miles
- 2016 – 33,543 miles
- 2015 – 22,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,096 miles (+15,220)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 211,096 miles
- Test number
- 329700766219
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass195,876 miles (+37,357)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 195,876 miles
- Test number
- 792280050089
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,519 miles (+14,719)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 158,519 miles
- Test number
- 998842742843
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,800 miles (+21,720)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 143,800 miles
- Test number
- 291006618762
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,080 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,080 miles
- Test number
- 508939365442
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components
Fail122,080 miles (+50,901)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,080 miles
- Test number
- 816249418388
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components
Pass71,179 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,179 miles
- Test number
- 966875088607
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components
Fail71,179 miles (+11,763)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,179 miles
- Test number
- 124765756317
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components
Pass59,416 miles (+13,678)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,416 miles
- Test number
- 143065273227
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components
Pass45,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 45,738 miles
- Test number
- 800274142518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,738 miles (+12,195)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,738 miles
- Test number
- 971781878040
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass33,543 miles (+11,119)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 33,543 miles
- Test number
- 588039560581
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view of the road
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
- AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack in O/S lower part - not within Zone B or swept area
Pass22,424 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 22,424 miles
- Test number
- 507726005150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,419 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,419 miles
- Test number
- 915540605115
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS12 XMT
- Does LS12 XMT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 XMT expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XMT?
- The MOT on LS12 XMT expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 XMT done?
- LS12 XMT was recorded at 211,096 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 18,896 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XMT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XMT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XMT 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 XMT find?
- LS12 XMT passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front service brake binding but not excessively both, and 5 more.
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