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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LP12UDJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 31 May 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 218,044 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- NS outer sill damaged
21 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,667 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 194,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,601 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine under trays damaged
31 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 171,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS and OS (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating NS and OS (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine under trays damaged
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
11 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,697 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
11 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))
25 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,672 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,331 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/mot-test/132587153197/print-certificateRear tyres wearing
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,192 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,916 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,833 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 35,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,232 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
- offside rear and nearside rear adult belts not checked due to child seats fitted
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,066 MI
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LP12UDJ was registered on 2012-07-23
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