2012 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · M44 XAU
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 102,582 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M44 XAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 102,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M44 XAU 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 (M44 XAU) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
M44 XAU Mileage History
- 18/08/202291,210 mi
- 28/09/202395,008 mi+3,798 mi
- 21/11/202498,908 mi+3,900 mi
- 02/12/202498,934 mi+26 mi
- 13/01/2026102,582 mi+3,648 mi
Average of roughly 3,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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