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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S12 XSLMOT history

S12 XSL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

S12 XSL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,670 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 XSL
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
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 XSL was last recorded at 104,670 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 7,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,385 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,285 miles
Average per year
6,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,670 miles
  • 2025 – 97,385 miles
  • 2024 – 86,968 miles
  • 2023 – 76,897 miles
  • 2022 – 67,234 miles
  • 2021 – 65,275 miles
  • 2020 – 63,044 miles
  • 2019 – 60,802 miles
  • 2018 – 58,429 miles
  • 2017 – 52,477 miles
  • 2016 – 44,021 miles
  • 2015 – 34,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Emissions to low to register

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,670 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,670 miles
    Test number
    897113930931
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,670 miles (+7,285)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,670 miles
    Test number
    449908359067
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,385 miles (+10,417)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,385 miles
    Test number
    479051395315
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass86,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    602318506690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,968 miles (+10,071)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    285054071943
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,897 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    756609491519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,356 miles (+5,122)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    601532597015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to register

  8. Pass67,234 miles (+1,959)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,234 miles
    Test number
    609711097031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to register

  9. Pass65,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    259426182571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slighjt spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to register

  10. Fail65,275 miles (+2,231)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    608047753631
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slighjt spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to register

  11. Pass63,044 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,044 miles
    Test number
    793647431222
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail63,039 miles (+2,237)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,039 miles
    Test number
    576179106705
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass60,802 miles (+2,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,802 miles
    Test number
    447401941695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damage to outer side wall

  14. Pass58,429 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    184626107285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,477 miles (+8,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    520031123218
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

  16. Pass44,021 miles (+9,813)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    583874714951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,208 miles
    Test number
    167806895167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 XSL

Does S12 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 XSL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 XSL?
The MOT on S12 XSL is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 XSL done?
S12 XSL was recorded at 104,670 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,358 miles a year.
Has S12 XSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 XSL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 XSL 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 XSL find?
S12 XSL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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