2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · V8 PRP
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 172,288 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V8 PRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 172,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V8 PRP Mileage History
- 07/12/2023151,402 mi
- 08/12/2023151,420 mi+18 mi
- 27/11/2024160,198 mi+8,778 mi
- 30/10/2025172,017 mi+11,819 mi
- 05/11/2025172,288 mi+271 mi
Average of roughly 10,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V8 PRP 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 (V8 PRP) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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