2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · PF12 DJV
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 134,361 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF12 DJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 134,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF12 DJV 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 (PF12 DJV) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PF12 DJV Mileage History
- 16/01/2024127,626 mi
- 21/01/2025131,515 mi+3,889 mi
- 21/01/2025131,515 mi
- 23/12/2025134,361 mi+2,846 mi
- 30/12/2025134,361 mi
Average of roughly 3,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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