2012 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · AC07 JLY
2012 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2012. Recorded mileage 57,473 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC07 JLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 57,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC07 JLY 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 (AC07 JLY) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
AC07 JLY Mileage History
- 17/06/202243,359 mi
- 28/06/202346,660 mi+3,301 mi
- 05/07/202450,388 mi+3,728 mi
- 14/07/202554,455 mi+4,067 mi
- 06/07/202657,473 mi+3,018 mi
Average of roughly 3,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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