2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · M27 PDN
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 106,958 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M27 PDN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 106,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M27 PDN 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 (M27 PDN) between April 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
M27 PDN Mileage History
- 09/04/201529,155 mi
- 18/05/201529,201 mi+46 mi
- 19/04/201635,953 mi+6,752 mi
- 10/05/201742,197 mi+6,244 mi
- 02/05/201847,094 mi+4,897 mi
- 08/05/201952,729 mi+5,635 mi
- 13/05/202058,763 mi+6,034 mi
- 06/05/202163,707 mi+4,944 mi
- 12/05/202274,315 mi+10,608 mi
- 28/04/202382,103 mi+7,788 mi
- 08/05/202493,065 mi+10,962 mi
- 13/05/202598,666 mi+5,601 mi
- 14/05/202598,666 mi
- 29/04/2026106,958 mi+8,292 mi
Average of roughly 7,038 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 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
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