2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · D24 SDR
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,828 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D24 SDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 98,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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D24 SDR 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 (D24 SDR) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
D24 SDR Mileage History
- 20/06/202372,270 mi
- 18/06/202480,957 mi+8,687 mi
- 03/06/202589,488 mi+8,531 mi
- 24/06/202698,828 mi+9,340 mi
- 24/06/202698,828 mi
Average of roughly 8,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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