2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · YY12 ABU
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,902 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 85,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YY12 ABU Mileage History
- 14/06/202477,115 mi
- 14/06/202477,115 mi
- 13/06/202581,366 mi+4,251 mi
- 13/06/202581,366 mi
- 05/06/202685,902 mi+4,536 mi
Average of roughly 4,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY12 ABU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (YY12 ABU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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