2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · LN12 VCU
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 108,703 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN12 VCU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 108,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
LN12 VCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (LN12 VCU) between July 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LN12 VCU Mileage History
- 23/07/201515,852 mi
- 26/08/201635,289 mi+19,437 mi
- 26/08/201632,289 mi-3,000 mi
- 23/08/201742,283 mi+9,994 mi
- 14/05/201848,363 mi+6,080 mi
- 10/05/201961,433 mi+13,070 mi
- 21/10/202079,901 mi+18,468 mi
- 12/11/202188,085 mi+8,184 mi
- 22/06/202291,428 mi+3,343 mi
- 30/06/202291,434 mi+6 mi
- 19/06/202394,972 mi+3,538 mi
- 27/06/202499,109 mi+4,137 mi
- 09/06/2025103,163 mi+4,054 mi
- 22/06/2026108,703 mi+5,540 mi
Average of roughly 8,507 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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