2012 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · LX12 YOW
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 76,510 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX12 YOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 76,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX12 YOW 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 (LX12 YOW) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LX12 YOW Mileage History
- 31/08/202442,614 mi
- 08/09/202557,625 mi+15,011 mi
- 03/09/202676,394 mi+18,769 mi
- 07/09/202676,510 mi+116 mi
- 07/09/202676,510 mi
Average of roughly 16,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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