2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · CE12 LKU
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 159,036 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE12 LKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 159,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE12 LKU 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 (CE12 LKU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
CE12 LKU Mileage History
- 07/08/2024150,909 mi
- 20/08/2024151,033 mi+124 mi
- 01/08/2025153,695 mi+2,662 mi
- 29/08/2026159,036 mi+5,341 mi
- 29/08/2026159,036 mi
Average of roughly 3,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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