2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · N80 EDD
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 64,076 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N80 EDD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 64,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N80 EDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (N80 EDD) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
N80 EDD Mileage History
- 20/04/202259,000 mi
- 12/05/202364,076 mi+5,076 mi
- 12/05/202364,076 mi
Average of roughly 4,792 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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