2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · R77 PAA
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 126,504 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R77 PAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 126,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R77 PAA 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 (R77 PAA) between April 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
R77 PAA Mileage History
- 04/04/202297,776 mi
- 05/04/2023105,525 mi+7,749 mi
- 03/05/2024112,053 mi+6,528 mi
- 19/09/2025119,479 mi+7,426 mi
- 31/08/2026126,504 mi+7,025 mi
Average of roughly 6,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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