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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 XNBMOT history

LS12 XNB is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 194,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LS12 XNB grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
194,300 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XNB was last recorded at 194,300 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,934 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,366 miles
Average per year
13,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,300 miles
  • 2025 – 189,934 miles
  • 2024 – 183,982 miles
  • 2023 – 173,113 miles
  • 2022 – 152,792 miles
  • 2021 – 132,154 miles
  • 2020 – 112,498 miles
  • 2019 – 85,211 miles
  • 2018 – 67,941 miles
  • 2017 – 62,797 miles
  • 2016 – 52,891 miles
  • 2015 – 42,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,300 miles (+4,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    194,300 miles
    Test number
    477530131085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,934 miles (+5,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    189,934 miles
    Test number
    817177073300
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass183,982 miles (+10,869)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,982 miles
    Test number
    765762072040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,113 miles (+20,321)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,113 miles
    Test number
    471674896615
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass152,792 miles (+20,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,792 miles
    Test number
    331054834618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,154 miles (+19,656)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,154 miles
    Test number
    579354495614
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,498 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,498 miles
    Test number
    504661268570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail112,265 miles (+27,054)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    497119878398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,211 miles (+17,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,211 miles
    Test number
    148955042147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,941 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,941 miles
    Test number
    930171493320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,797 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    996183229139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,891 miles (+10,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    920534552870
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass42,873 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,873 miles
    Test number
    336139685073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow flow exhaust system (No visible smoke).
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail42,873 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,873 miles
    Test number
    225809485065
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow flow exhaust system (No visible smoke).
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 XNB

Does LS12 XNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XNB is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XNB?
The MOT on LS12 XNB is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XNB done?
LS12 XNB was recorded at 194,300 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 13,122 miles a year.
Has LS12 XNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XNB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 XNB 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 XNB find?
LS12 XNB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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