2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · SH12 AAF
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 131,437 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH12 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 131,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SH12 AAF Mileage History
- 10/06/2024120,338 mi
- 13/06/2024120,393 mi+55 mi
- 13/06/2025128,754 mi+8,361 mi
- 16/06/2025128,754 mi
- 15/06/2026131,437 mi+2,683 mi
Average of roughly 5,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH12 AAF 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 (SH12 AAF) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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