2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · VN12 VGF
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 146,931 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 VGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 146,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 VGF 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 (VN12 VGF) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VN12 VGF Mileage History
- 21/04/202396,574 mi
- 23/04/2024119,359 mi+22,785 mi
- 24/04/2025133,178 mi+13,819 mi
- 01/05/2025135,276 mi+2,098 mi
- 23/06/2026146,931 mi+11,655 mi
Average of roughly 15,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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