2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · HS12 HZS
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 180,200 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS12 HZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 180,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS12 HZS 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 (HS12 HZS) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
HS12 HZS Mileage History
- 10/08/2023139,783 mi
- 10/08/2023139,783 mi
- 30/07/2024151,313 mi+11,530 mi
- 07/08/2025164,733 mi+13,420 mi
- 31/07/2026180,200 mi+15,467 mi
Average of roughly 13,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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