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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 ZWVMOT history

LS12 ZWV is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LS12 ZWV white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,180 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZWV was last recorded at 103,180 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,177 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,180 miles
  • 2025 – 97,700 miles
  • 2024 – 91,790 miles
  • 2022 – 84,575 miles
  • 2021 – 76,897 miles
  • 2020 – 68,843 miles
  • 2019 – 63,851 miles
  • 2018 – 47,698 miles
  • 2017 – 38,976 miles
  • 2016 – 28,536 miles
  • 2015 – 20,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,180 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has some damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured light unit broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,180 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,180 miles
    Test number
    873328570199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail103,177 miles (+5,477)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,177 miles
    Test number
    962117875187
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass97,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,700 miles
    Test number
    524085711386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail97,700 miles (+5,910)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,700 miles
    Test number
    782320776620
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,790 miles
    Test number
    356087249455
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has some damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured light unit broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail91,790 miles (+7,215)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,790 miles
    Test number
    687253358595
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has some damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured light unit broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass84,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    963567288509
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail84,575 miles (+7,678)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    593021803791
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass76,897 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    231160509612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,843 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,843 miles
    Test number
    828009354252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,851 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    587115244720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,977 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    358370503260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,698 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    846856713628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,976 miles (+10,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    578398547561
    • 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)
  15. Pass28,536 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,536 miles
    Test number
    690526585978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,578 miles
    Test number
    125806555021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZWV

Does LS12 ZWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZWV is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZWV?
The MOT on LS12 ZWV is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZWV done?
LS12 ZWV was recorded at 103,180 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZWV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZWV 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 ZWV find?
LS12 ZWV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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