2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · A12 LBS
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 109,313 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A12 LBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 109,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A12 LBS 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 (A12 LBS) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
A12 LBS Mileage History
- 23/01/202497,596 mi
- 19/02/2025103,514 mi+5,918 mi
- 21/02/2025103,559 mi+45 mi
- 24/09/2025104,670 mi+1,111 mi
- 03/09/2026109,313 mi+4,643 mi
Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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