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AUDI A32012 · 2.0L Diesel

TH02 ALF

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2012 AUDI A3? It's a Diesel with a 1968cc engine showing 89,838 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 20/06/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2026
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on June 18, 2026. The maintenance trend appears exceptionally stable, as the car has secured four consecutive passes over the last three years. The only failure in the most recent test was a minor non-mechanical defect involving a front position lamp, which was rectified immediately to allow for a pass the following day. This suggests the owner is proactive in addressing safety-related items identified during the annual testing process. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 78,423 miles and June 2026 at 89,838 miles, the car covered 11,415 miles, indicating a steady and moderate usage profile. This low annual mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and heavy suspension components, though the age of the vehicle means that periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals that are not captured by mileage alone. While the MOT record is clean of advisories and structural failures, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of common Audi wear points for this era. Given the low mileage, check the suspension bushes and control arms for cracking, as rubber can perish over time regardless of the distance driven. The lack of recorded brake issues or corrosion in the history is a positive sign, but inspecting the brake discs for pitting and the underside for surface rust remains necessary to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of inactivity.

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Free vehicle health score

85
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 20, 2026, 01:00 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2012 Audi A3 (TH02 ALF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2023 to June 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

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