2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · WO07 DYR
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 142,695 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WO07 DYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 142,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WO07 DYR 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 (WO07 DYR) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WO07 DYR Mileage History
- 29/08/2023135,708 mi
- 21/08/2024138,405 mi+2,697 mi
- 21/08/2024138,405 mi
- 06/08/2025140,382 mi+1,977 mi
- 04/08/2026142,695 mi+2,313 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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