2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · W27 SAF
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 99,993 miles. MOT valid until 15/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
W27 SAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 99,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W27 SAF Mileage History
- 12/11/202294,226 mi
- 18/10/202396,701 mi+2,475 mi
- 08/11/202498,798 mi+2,097 mi
- 08/11/202498,798 mi
- 08/11/202599,993 mi+1,195 mi
Average of roughly 1,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W27 SAF 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 (W27 SAF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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