Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LT12 XEWMOT history
LT12 XEW is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 168,850 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 XEW
- 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
- 11 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 XEW was last recorded at 168,850 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 168,607 miles · 23 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 243 miles
- Average per year
- 13,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,850 miles
- 2025 – 161,146 miles
- 2024 – 150,666 miles
- 2023 – 138,481 miles
- 2022 – 129,478 miles
- 2021 – 121,184 miles
- 2020 – 114,414 miles
- 2019 – 103,008 miles
- 2018 – 85,946 miles
- 2017 – 66,164 miles
- 2016 – 49,453 miles
- 2015 – 24,238 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,850 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Engine cover obscuring components in engine bay
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,850 miles (+243)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 168,850 miles
- Test number
- 223056813194
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail168,607 miles (+7,461)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,607 miles
- Test number
- 114126939710
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (splitting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,146 miles (+10,480)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 161,146 miles
- Test number
- 108756246344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,666 miles (+12,185)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 150,666 miles
- Test number
- 260821959718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,481 miles (+9,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 138,481 miles
- Test number
- 737336250907
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass129,478 miles (+8,294)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 129,478 miles
- Test number
- 178682117843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,184 miles (+6,770)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 121,184 miles
- Test number
- 155150851461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 114,414 miles
- Test number
- 867900429904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,414 miles (+11,406)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,414 miles
- Test number
- 243839466847
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass103,008 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,008 miles
- Test number
- 839797339246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,007 miles (+17,061)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,007 miles
- Test number
- 870436767338
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,946 miles (+19,782)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,946 miles
- Test number
- 793689054560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,164 miles (+16,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 66,164 miles
- Test number
- 356399662542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring components in engine bay
- AdvisoryExtensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
Pass49,453 miles (+25,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,453 miles
- Test number
- 247273160961
- AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring components in engine bay
- AdvisoryExtensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
Pass24,238 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 24,238 miles
- Test number
- 355309205424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LT12 XEW
- Does LT12 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XEW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 XEW?
- The MOT on LT12 XEW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 XEW done?
- LT12 XEW was recorded at 168,850 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 13,235 miles a year.
- Has LT12 XEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 XEW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT12 XEW 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 LT12 XEW find?
- LT12 XEW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion.
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