2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · MR12 RAY
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 34,136 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR12 RAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 34,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR12 RAY 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 (MR12 RAY) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MR12 RAY Mileage History
- 06/04/202329,140 mi
- 11/04/202429,955 mi+815 mi
- 31/03/202532,246 mi+2,291 mi
- 31/03/202532,246 mi
- 19/03/202634,136 mi+1,890 mi
Average of roughly 1,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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