2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · DS55 HES
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 89,824 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DS55 HES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 89,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DS55 HES Mileage History
- 31/01/202378,043 mi
- 02/02/202481,626 mi+3,583 mi
- 02/02/202481,626 mi
- 27/01/202585,645 mi+4,019 mi
- 31/01/202689,824 mi+4,179 mi
Average of roughly 3,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS55 HES 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 (DS55 HES) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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