2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · FW12 BVO
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 74,556 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FW12 BVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 74,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FW12 BVO Mileage History
- 24/11/202361,932 mi
- 16/08/202462,911 mi+979 mi
- 07/08/202568,226 mi+5,315 mi
- 11/08/202568,226 mi
- 24/08/202674,556 mi+6,330 mi
Average of roughly 4,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FW12 BVO 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 (FW12 BVO) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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