2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · PN12 ABX
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 210,165 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN12 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 210,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN12 ABX 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 (PN12 ABX) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PN12 ABX Mileage History
- 22/07/2024188,982 mi
- 22/07/2024188,990 mi+8 mi
- 21/07/2025199,371 mi+10,381 mi
- 22/07/2025199,372 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/2026210,165 mi+10,793 mi
Average of roughly 9,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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