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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 ZYXMOT history

LS12 ZYX is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LS12 ZYX blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,153 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZYX
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 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZYX was last recorded at 136,153 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,847 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,306 miles
Average per year
8,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,153 miles
  • 2025 – 132,847 miles
  • 2024 – 128,687 miles
  • 2023 – 123,285 miles
  • 2022 – 116,678 miles
  • 2021 – 107,976 miles
  • 2020 – 102,012 miles
  • 2019 – 89,410 miles
  • 2018 – 76,079 miles
  • 2017 – 59,101 miles
  • 2016 – 48,032 miles
  • 2015 – 41,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seat backing insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,153 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,153 miles
    Test number
    864501502212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat backing insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,153 miles (+3,306)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,153 miles
    Test number
    401157290236
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat backing insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,847 miles (+4,160)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    945827606933
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm damage 42cm from offside/18cm up (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in a12mm area 35cm from offside/28cm up (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,687 miles
    Test number
    852624259188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,687 miles (+5,402)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,687 miles
    Test number
    946101269978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,285 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,285 miles
    Test number
    162017174757
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,285 miles (+6,607)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,285 miles
    Test number
    389979822500
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,678 miles (+8,702)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,678 miles
    Test number
    365648609438
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,976 miles (+5,964)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,976 miles
    Test number
    453177131248
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass102,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    847919977429
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  11. Fail102,012 miles (+12,602)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    950351255252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  12. Pass89,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    665099657960
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bot fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail89,410 miles (+13,331)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    340218965888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bot fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass76,079 miles (+16,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,079 miles
    Test number
    397791522203
    • 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))

  15. Pass59,101 miles (+11,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    500445834650
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,032 miles (+6,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,032 miles
    Test number
    769696436655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass41,905 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    350233024064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,079 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    376264785031
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail37,079 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    477794485032
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 ZYX

Does LS12 ZYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZYX is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZYX?
The MOT on LS12 ZYX is valid until 16 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 ZYX done?
LS12 ZYX was recorded at 136,153 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,618 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZYX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZYX 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 ZYX find?
LS12 ZYX passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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