2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · KX12 EFS
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2012. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX12 EFS Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 12/07/2027
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- 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
The dual-mass flywheel on diesel models wears prematurely, causing vibration, judder on clutch engagement and eventually a rattle at idle.
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