2012 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · KH11 AAH
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 121,348 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH11 AAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 121,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH11 AAH 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 (KH11 AAH) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Lamda and CO plus 8% risk damage to emission testing equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
KH11 AAH Mileage History
- 31/07/2023116,568 mi
- 31/07/2024117,809 mi+1,241 mi
- 01/08/2024117,809 mi
- 01/08/2025121,328 mi+3,519 mi
- 26/08/2025121,348 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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