2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · MU12 FAD
2013 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 119,548 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU12 FAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 119,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU12 FAD 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 2013 Audi A3 (MU12 FAD) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MU12 FAD Mileage History
- 17/12/202293,645 mi
- 23/02/2024104,879 mi+11,234 mi
- 12/03/2025111,332 mi+6,453 mi
- 26/03/2026119,541 mi+8,209 mi
- 26/03/2026119,548 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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