2012 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · SO12 VGC
2012 Audi A3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 36,365 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VGC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
- 36,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO12 VGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (SO12 VGC) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
SO12 VGC Mileage History
- 21/07/202226,578 mi
- 19/07/202331,668 mi+5,090 mi
- 27/07/202436,365 mi+4,697 mi
Average of roughly 4,851 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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