2012 Audi A3 S Line SP Edtn TDI 138 2.0L Heavy oil · AD12 DFE
2012 Audi A3 S Line SP Edtn TDI 138 (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 07 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 123,879 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3 S LINE SP EDTN TDI 138
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD12 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 123,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD12 DFE 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 S Line Sp Edtn Tdi 138 (AD12 DFE) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AD12 DFE Mileage History
- 16/08/2022107,278 mi
- 15/08/2023115,430 mi+8,152 mi
- 24/08/2023115,605 mi+175 mi
- 28/10/2024120,755 mi+5,150 mi
- 11/12/2025123,879 mi+3,124 mi
Average of roughly 4,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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