2012 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · JM07 TOP
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2012. Recorded mileage 68,917 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM07 TOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 68,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
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JM07 TOP 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 (JM07 TOP) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
JM07 TOP Mileage History
- 04/09/202356,505 mi
- 31/08/202462,478 mi+5,973 mi
- 02/09/202567,064 mi+4,586 mi
- 03/09/202567,065 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/202668,917 mi+1,852 mi
Average of roughly 4,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel WearModerate
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