2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · TR61 JSR
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 75,143 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TR61 JSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 75,143 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.
TR61 JSR 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 (TR61 JSR) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TR61 JSR Mileage History
- 30/12/202263,107 mi
- 14/12/202368,823 mi+5,716 mi
- 08/01/202574,428 mi+5,605 mi
- 15/12/202575,140 mi+712 mi
- 15/12/202575,143 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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