2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · SA12 FWY
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,589 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 FWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 84,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 FWY 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 (SA12 FWY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SA12 FWY Mileage History
- 04/09/202378,279 mi
- 04/09/202378,279 mi
- 19/09/202481,323 mi+3,044 mi
- 16/09/202584,589 mi+3,266 mi
- 16/09/202584,589 mi
Average of roughly 3,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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