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2012 AUDI A32.0L Diesel

W21 SCW

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AUDI A3 (2012, Diesel, 1968cc) — mileage recorded at 125,883. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

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Expires 12/03/2027
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT in February 2026 at 125,883 miles. This follows a period of consistent performance where the car passed without defects in three consecutive tests, despite a single failure in early 2024. The absence of any advisories in the last three inspection records suggests that the previous owners have maintained a high standard of mechanical upkeep and proactive repair. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between June 2023 and February 2026, the car covered 11,098 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods of neglect or heavy strain. The short interval between the March 2024 failure at 120,199 miles, followed immediately by a pass just four days later at 120,202 miles, suggests a minor, consumable-related failure that was rectified instantly without evidence of a recurring mechanical fault. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three years is unusual for an Audi of this age and mileage, as one typically expects to see notes regarding bushing wear, minor corrosion, or brake thinning. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the chassis for structural integrity and check the suspension components, as the MOT does not always test these areas comprehensively. Given the clean history, the focus should remain on verifying the condition of the rubber components and the state of the brake discs to ensure no hidden wear has occurred since the February test.

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

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 01:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT in February 2026 at 125,883 miles. This follows a period of consistent performance where the car passed without defects in three consecutive tests, despite a single failure in early 2024. The absence of any advisories in the last three inspection records suggests that the previous owners have maintained a high standard of mechanical upkeep and proactive repair. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between June 2023 and February 2026, the car covered 11,098 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods of neglect or heavy strain. The short interval between the March 2024 failure at 120,199 miles, followed immediately by a pass just four days later at 120,202 miles, suggests a minor, consumable-related failure that was rectified instantly without evidence of a recurring mechanical fault. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three years is unusual for an Audi of this age and mileage, as one typically expects to see notes regarding bushing wear, minor corrosion, or brake thinning. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the chassis for structural integrity and check the suspension components, as the MOT does not always test these areas comprehensively. Given the clean history, the focus should remain on verifying the condition of the rubber components and the state of the brake discs to ensure no hidden wear has occurred since the February test.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2012, this Audi A3 with plate W21 SCW has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2023.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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