2012 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SV62 SXR
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 93,408 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV62 SXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 93,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV62 SXR 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 (SV62 SXR) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
SV62 SXR Mileage History
- 12/07/202266,001 mi
- 17/07/202372,988 mi+6,987 mi
- 01/07/202486,531 mi+13,543 mi
- 26/06/202587,447 mi+916 mi
- 23/06/202693,408 mi+5,961 mi
Average of roughly 6,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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