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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LS12XMG
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,509 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 97,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,096 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust sleeve/ joiner (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + x2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust sleeve/ joiner (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,802 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
27 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,810 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,524 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,952 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Ns and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides NS and OS ()
30 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,067 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,045 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,045 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,898 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,898 MI
11 Jun 202621 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,906 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside wiper deteriorated
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,908 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS12XMG was registered on 2012-03-30
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