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2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · G9 NAS

G9 NAS

2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 143,302 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2012 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
143,302 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
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G9 NAS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
  • 143,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

G9 NAS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 20:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (G9 NAS) between October 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

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ADVISORY

G9 NAS Mileage History

  1. 04/10/202287,477 mi
  2. 10/11/2023109,331 mi+21,854 mi
  3. 28/10/2024127,277 mi+17,946 mi
  4. 29/12/2025143,302 mi+16,025 mi

Average of roughly 17,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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2012 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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