2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · 96 AE
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 145,775 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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96 AE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 145,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
96 AE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (96 AE) between May 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
96 AE Mileage History
- 26/05/201558,109 mi
- 03/12/201563,644 mi+5,535 mi
- 21/02/201773,723 mi+10,079 mi
- 24/05/201884,392 mi+10,669 mi
- 24/05/201884,392 mi
- 13/05/201987,203 mi+2,811 mi
- 21/11/2020103,993 mi+16,790 mi
- 15/11/2021112,394 mi+8,401 mi
- 21/11/2022121,977 mi+9,583 mi
- 17/11/2023134,625 mi+12,648 mi
- 12/11/2024139,941 mi+5,316 mi
- 05/11/2025145,775 mi+5,834 mi
Average of roughly 8,391 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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