Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc
T12 NLSMOT history
T12 NLS is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,916 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 119,916 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T12 NLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T12 NLS was last recorded at 119,916 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 6,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,744 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,172 miles
- Average per year
- 5,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,916 miles
- 2024 – 113,744 miles
- 2023 – 104,127 miles
- 2022 – 96,638 miles
- 2021 – 87,941 miles
- 2019 – 86,983 miles
- 2018 – 80,276 miles
- 2017 – 75,016 miles
- 2016 – 70,346 miles
- 2015 – 64,822 miles
- 2014 – 59,179 miles
- 2013 – 54,071 miles
- 2012 – 48,251 miles
- 2011 – 40,174 miles
- 2010 – 33,080 miles
- 2009 – 27,132 miles
- 2008 – 21,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,916 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 119,916 miles
- Test number
- 467412200017
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Fail119,916 miles (+6,172)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,916 miles
- Test number
- 487313063205
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join/ exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass113,744 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 113,744 miles
- Test number
- 125670250321
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,744 miles (+9,617)5 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,744 miles
- Test number
- 553231851854
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,127 miles (+7,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 104,127 miles
- Test number
- 202219674935
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,638 miles (+27)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 96,638 miles
- Test number
- 944316059528
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail96,611 miles (+8,670)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,611 miles
- Test number
- 589364042164
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox disconnected (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,941 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 87,941 miles
- Test number
- 628389135681
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
Fail87,940 miles (+957)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,940 miles
- Test number
- 101235543534
- 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))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
Pass86,983 miles (+6,707)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,983 miles
- Test number
- 469700227539
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear starting to crack in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear starting to crack in tread
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,276 miles (+5,260)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,276 miles
- Test number
- 917023283751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,016 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,016 miles
- Test number
- 986683878108
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,346 miles (+5,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,346 miles
- Test number
- 166675604685
- Advisory2 x rear tyres , tread getting low
Pass64,822 miles (+5,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,822 miles
- Test number
- 575777008864
- AdvisorySlight mist of oil from o/s front shock absorber + slight cut in n/s front cv boot
Pass59,179 miles (+5,108)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,179 miles
- Test number
- 208130074223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,071 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,071 miles
- Test number
- 695567463281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,071 miles (+5,820)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,071 miles
- Test number
- 928717263247
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass48,251 miles (+8,077)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 48,251 miles
- Test number
- 176353572263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,174 miles (+7,094)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,174 miles
- Test number
- 665914271205
- NoteFront + rear brake pads low
Pass33,080 miles (+5,948)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,080 miles
- Test number
- 673233760216
- NoteFront brake pads close to sensor
Pass27,132 miles (+5,522)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,132 miles
- Test number
- 711434369206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 21,610 miles
- Test number
- 730243478208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T12 NLS
- Does T12 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 NLS is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T12 NLS?
- The MOT on T12 NLS is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T12 NLS done?
- T12 NLS was recorded at 119,916 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
- Has T12 NLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T12 NLS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T12 NLS 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 T12 NLS find?
- T12 NLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel cap seal deteriorated.
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