Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S12 LYBMOT history
S12 LYB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 170,895 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,149 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 LYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 LYB was last recorded at 170,895 miles on 29 May 2026, 25,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,695 miles · 7 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,200 miles
- Average per year
- 13,149 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,895 miles
- 2025 – 145,695 miles
- 2024 – 125,911 miles
- 2023 – 110,610 miles
- 2022 – 109,580 miles
- 2021 – 100,867 miles
- 2020 – 85,982 miles
- 2019 – 73,277 miles
- 2018 – 59,043 miles
- 2017 – 49,052 miles
- 2016 – 38,099 miles
- 2015 – 28,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,895 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,895 miles (+25,200)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 170,895 miles
- Test number
- 895204443786
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,695 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 145,695 miles
- Test number
- 697314274984
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,695 miles (+19,784)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,695 miles
- Test number
- 615100047259
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working rear both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,911 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,911 miles
- Test number
- 926693558711
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail125,911 miles (+15,301)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,911 miles
- Test number
- 809864613869
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass110,610 miles (+1,030)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 110,610 miles
- Test number
- 753193812494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,580 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 109,580 miles
- Test number
- 715245198389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,579 miles (+8,712)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,579 miles
- Test number
- 376430699599
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,867 miles (+595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 100,867 miles
- Test number
- 159707878378
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail100,272 miles (+14,290)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,272 miles
- Test number
- 626094034578
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,982 miles
- Test number
- 337293341041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,982 miles (+12,705)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,982 miles
- Test number
- 481152283646
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass73,277 miles (+14,234)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 73,277 miles
- Test number
- 808968818457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,043 miles (+9,991)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 59,043 miles
- Test number
- 339041956039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,052 miles (+10,953)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,052 miles
- Test number
- 311113735238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,099 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 38,099 miles
- Test number
- 489402822339
- AdvisoryLow flow exhaust system, no reading detected.
Fail38,099 miles (+9,732)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,099 miles
- Test number
- 110456717015
- Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryLow flow exhaust system, no reading detected.
Pass28,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,367 miles
- Test number
- 906988005261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 LYB
- Does S12 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LYB is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 LYB?
- The MOT on S12 LYB is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 LYB done?
- S12 LYB was recorded at 170,895 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 13,149 miles a year.
- Has S12 LYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 LYB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S12 LYB 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 S12 LYB find?
- S12 LYB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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