2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · K300 AES
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2012. Recorded mileage 118,783 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K300 AES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 118,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K300 AES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (K300 AES) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K300 AES Mileage History
- 09/02/202388,711 mi
- 09/02/202496,101 mi+7,390 mi
- 12/02/202496,101 mi
- 07/02/2025106,913 mi+10,812 mi
- 06/02/2026118,783 mi+11,870 mi
Average of roughly 10,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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