2012 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · A3 FOA
2012 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/02/2012. Recorded mileage 91,532 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1400cc
A3 FOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 91,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A3 FOA Mileage History
- 24/04/202479,925 mi
- 26/04/202479,937 mi+12 mi
- 06/02/202691,531 mi+11,594 mi
- 16/02/202691,531 mi
- 17/02/202691,532 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A3 FOA 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 (A3 FOA) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective balljoint nut not clamping correctly (5.3.6 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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