2012 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · EK12 CVO
2012 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 100,171 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 CVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 100,171 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.
EK12 CVO 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 (EK12 CVO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EK12 CVO Mileage History
- 06/01/202376,014 mi
- 09/01/202481,286 mi+5,272 mi
- 07/01/202590,223 mi+8,937 mi
- 09/01/2026100,171 mi+9,948 mi
- 09/01/2026100,171 mi
Average of roughly 8,027 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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