2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · AM12 TUG
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 174,309 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM12 TUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 174,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM12 TUG 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 (AM12 TUG) between January 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
AM12 TUG Mileage History
- 25/01/2025164,466 mi
- 22/03/2025166,732 mi+2,266 mi
- 01/04/2025166,940 mi+208 mi
- 07/04/2026174,127 mi+7,187 mi
- 13/04/2026174,309 mi+182 mi
Average of roughly 8,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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