2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · HJ12 YBO
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,578 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ12 YBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 134,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ12 YBO 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 (HJ12 YBO) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 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), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
HJ12 YBO Mileage History
- 13/06/2023119,806 mi
- 14/06/2024129,515 mi+9,709 mi
- 13/06/2025133,121 mi+3,606 mi
- 27/01/2026134,571 mi+1,450 mi
- 03/02/2026134,578 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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