2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SX12 LPV
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 141,876 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX12 LPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 141,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX12 LPV 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 (SX12 LPV) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SX12 LPV Mileage History
- 18/11/2022106,739 mi
- 23/02/2024118,022 mi+11,283 mi
- 15/03/2025131,149 mi+13,127 mi
- 30/03/2026141,714 mi+10,565 mi
- 11/04/2026141,876 mi+162 mi
Average of roughly 10,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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