2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · YK12 AVM
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2012. Recorded mileage 191,693 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK12 AVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 191,693 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.
YK12 AVM 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 (YK12 AVM) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
YK12 AVM Mileage History
- 26/09/2022170,253 mi
- 26/09/2022170,253 mi
- 05/10/2023179,999 mi+9,746 mi
- 08/10/2024186,544 mi+6,545 mi
- 04/11/2025191,693 mi+5,149 mi
Average of roughly 6,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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