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2012 Audi A3 1.2L Petrol · YC12 SXS

YC12 SXS

2012 Audi A3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 97,790 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2012 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,790 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1197cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a stable and clean maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 June 2025 at 97,790 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a five-year streak of clean MOT results. This consistency suggests that the previous owners maintained the vehicle proactively and addressed any emerging issues before they resulted in a test failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between May 2021 and June 2025, the car covered 19,499 miles, showing a steady usage profile without periods of neglect or long-term storage. The intervals between tests remain regular, typically falling within 11 to 13 months of each other, which indicates the car was in regular use rather than sitting stationary, which often leads to perished brake seals and seized components. While the digital record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults, a buyer should still focus on components prone to age-related degradation regardless of low mileage. At nearly 100,000 miles, suspension bushes, control arms, and rubber mounts often show signs of cracking or perishing that a standard MOT might not flag until they become dangerous. Physical inspection of the brake discs for thinning and checking for binding calipers is advised, as the record only confirms the braking system was functional under test.
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YC12 SXS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 97,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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YC12 SXS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (YC12 SXS) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

YC12 SXS Mileage History

  1. 22/06/202285,526 mi
  2. 23/05/202389,761 mi+4,235 mi
  3. 21/06/202493,381 mi+3,620 mi
  4. 16/06/202597,790 mi+4,409 mi

Average of roughly 4,110 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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