2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · K16 CAH
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 112,067 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 CAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 112,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K16 CAH 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 (K16 CAH) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
K16 CAH Mileage History
- 31/07/202392,573 mi
- 31/07/202499,906 mi+7,333 mi
- 06/08/2025106,808 mi+6,902 mi
- 06/08/2025106,808 mi
- 03/08/2026112,067 mi+5,259 mi
Average of roughly 6,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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