2012 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · T26 YAT
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 80,144 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T26 YAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 80,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T26 YAT 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 (T26 YAT) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (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.
T26 YAT Mileage History
- 31/05/202259,902 mi
- 07/06/202365,085 mi+5,183 mi
- 30/05/202471,143 mi+6,058 mi
- 27/05/202575,638 mi+4,495 mi
- 19/06/202680,144 mi+4,506 mi
Average of roughly 4,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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