2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · YX12 YLG
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 133,286 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX12 YLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 133,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX12 YLG 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 (YX12 YLG) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
YX12 YLG Mileage History
- 09/05/2024121,090 mi
- 09/05/2024121,091 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/2025128,073 mi+6,982 mi
- 13/05/2025128,074 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2026133,286 mi+5,212 mi
Average of roughly 6,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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