2012 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · BG12 NBO
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 117,915 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG12 NBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 117,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG12 NBO 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 (BG12 NBO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BG12 NBO Mileage History
- 19/10/202281,682 mi
- 19/10/202390,574 mi+8,892 mi
- 22/10/2024102,112 mi+11,538 mi
- 23/10/2025117,915 mi+15,803 mi
- 23/10/2025117,915 mi
Average of roughly 12,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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