2012 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · GF62 XTN
2012 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 43,291 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF62 XTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 43,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF62 XTN 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 (GF62 XTN) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
GF62 XTN Mileage History
- 27/10/202129,872 mi
- 20/10/202233,606 mi+3,734 mi
- 06/11/202336,714 mi+3,108 mi
- 10/10/202439,849 mi+3,135 mi
- 09/10/202543,291 mi+3,442 mi
Average of roughly 3,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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