2012 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · S23 EAC
2012 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 112,265 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S23 EAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 112,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S23 EAC 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 (S23 EAC) between August 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
S23 EAC Mileage History
- 06/08/202275,745 mi
- 12/10/202389,483 mi+13,738 mi
- 09/10/2024100,310 mi+10,827 mi
- 09/10/2025105,915 mi+5,605 mi
- 06/10/2026112,265 mi+6,350 mi
Average of roughly 8,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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