2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · AR04 ODY
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 76,236 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AR04 ODY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 76,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AR04 ODY Mileage History
- 17/09/201528,382 mi
- 10/09/201634,069 mi+5,687 mi
- 03/04/201845,609 mi+11,540 mi
- 18/03/201957,027 mi+11,418 mi
- 03/03/202060,651 mi+3,624 mi
- 02/03/202164,162 mi+3,511 mi
- 03/03/202164,162 mi
- 09/03/202267,912 mi+3,750 mi
- 06/03/202369,872 mi+1,960 mi
- 06/03/202471,790 mi+1,918 mi
- 04/03/202574,260 mi+2,470 mi
- 04/03/202574,260 mi
- 12/03/202676,236 mi+1,976 mi
- 12/03/202676,236 mi
Average of roughly 4,565 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
AR04 ODY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (AR04 ODY) between September 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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