is it possible to audition for next year's x factor NOW? or do we have to wait?

When will it be possible to audition?

here x factor 2013: the x factor 2013 auditions frequently asked questions it says to wait until December 2012, when the current series of x factor finish, is this correct.

What is the best way to audition for the x factor?

Since it's directly from the X Factor website I would believe it is correct.

Why would they lie?

Well you would apply first then auditions for the x factor auditions , it is though possible to apply now, and the first auditions start in march.