2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · RS07 AVA
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 104,277 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RS07 AVA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 104,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RS07 AVA Mileage History
- 16/03/201544,762 mi
- 23/03/201647,372 mi+2,610 mi
- 16/03/201749,582 mi+2,210 mi
- 22/03/201851,720 mi+2,138 mi
- 29/01/201953,147 mi+1,427 mi
- 25/01/202061,574 mi+8,427 mi
- 23/01/202167,978 mi+6,404 mi
- 29/01/202276,972 mi+8,994 mi
- 03/02/202276,972 mi
- 15/02/202385,180 mi+8,208 mi
- 16/02/202385,182 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/202493,422 mi+8,240 mi
- 13/02/202493,425 mi+3 mi
- 15/02/2025101,774 mi+8,349 mi
- 21/02/2025101,744 mi-30 mi
- 06/03/2026104,277 mi+2,533 mi
Average of roughly 5,423 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RS07 AVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (RS07 AVA) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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