2012 Audi A3 1.2L Petrol · L55 VAP
2012 Audi A3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 56,493 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1197cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
L55 VAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 56,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L55 VAP Mileage History
- 15/03/202346,299 mi
- 16/02/202449,815 mi+3,516 mi
- 25/02/202552,796 mi+2,981 mi
- 25/02/202656,493 mi+3,697 mi
- 26/02/202656,493 mi
Average of roughly 3,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L55 VAP 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 (L55 VAP) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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