2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · LT12 XEE
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 50,558 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT12 XEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 50,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LT12 XEE 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 (LT12 XEE) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LT12 XEE Mileage History
- 23/02/202347,248 mi
- 22/02/202448,440 mi+1,192 mi
- 27/02/202549,163 mi+723 mi
- 27/02/202549,163 mi
- 27/02/202650,558 mi+1,395 mi
Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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