2012 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · AP12 DGX
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 78,019 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AP12 DGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 78,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AP12 DGX Mileage History
- 12/12/202375,537 mi
- 10/12/202476,483 mi+946 mi
- 13/12/202476,485 mi+2 mi
- 10/12/202578,019 mi+1,534 mi
- 11/12/202578,019 mi
Average of roughly 1,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP12 DGX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (AP12 DGX) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt/nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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