2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · V29 NSH
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 85,627 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V29 NSH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2022
- 85,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V29 NSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (V29 NSH) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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