2012 Audi A3 1.2L Petrol · YS12 SRZ
2012 Audi A3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 121,126 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS12 SRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 121,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS12 SRZ 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 (YS12 SRZ) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
YS12 SRZ Mileage History
- 14/06/202284,282 mi
- 22/06/202391,161 mi+6,879 mi
- 03/06/202499,753 mi+8,592 mi
- 09/06/2025109,757 mi+10,004 mi
- 06/07/2026121,126 mi+11,369 mi
Average of roughly 9,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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