2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · GD12 HCO
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 148,169 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 HCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 148,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD12 HCO 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 (GD12 HCO) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GD12 HCO Mileage History
- 09/06/2023114,563 mi
- 29/05/2024127,872 mi+13,309 mi
- 10/06/2025141,068 mi+13,196 mi
- 19/06/2026148,109 mi+7,041 mi
- 29/06/2026148,169 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 10,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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