AUDI YS12YAU MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	AUDI
Model	A3
Colour	SILVER
Year of manufacture	2012
Fuel type	DIESEL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Jul 2012
Vehicle age	14 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	28 Mar 2023
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	3.3 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,598 cc
Fuel type	DIESEL
CO₂ emissions (official)	109 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~63 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,410

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Mar 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 09 Jan 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: YS12YAU

MOT Expires In

175

days (09 Jan 2027)

Tax Expires In

226

days (01 Mar 2027)

Registration	YS12YAU
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	09 Jan 2027
MOT days remaining	175 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Mar 2027
Tax days remaining	226 days
V5C last issued	28 Mar 2023
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2712 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	3.6 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	90% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Stable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	60/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	52/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,310 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,410
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£900
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~3.4 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary AUDI A3 (2012), SILVER, DIESEL, 1,598cc. Has completed 15 MOT tests, with a 73% pass rate (11 passed, 4 failed). Recorded 113,406 miles, averaging 10,849 miles/yr. 19 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 36/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-01-09
MOT pass rate	73%
Tests passed	11
Tests failed	4
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	3
Minor defects (total)	2
Advisory items (total)	19
Pass / Fail trend	Stable
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (15 Tests)

MOT #15 2025-12-11 09:05

Test number: 128986511780

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Jan 2027

Odometer: 113,406 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #14 2024-12-19 09:47

Test number: 440846610032

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Jan 2026

Odometer: 107,614 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #13 2023-12-20 14:06

Test number: 539060602533

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Jan 2025

Odometer: 100,027 MI

Items: 2

Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £640

MOT #12 2023-12-20 09:01

Test number: 559521433173

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 100,027 MI

Items: 4

Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £140 – £550

MOT #11 2023-01-10 11:35

Test number: 651862650788

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Jan 2024

Odometer: 94,048 MI

Items: 3

Advisory under trays fitted
Advisory sill covers fitted
Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,090

MOT #10 2023-01-10 11:35

Test number: 248345816030

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 94,048 MI

Items: 4

Advisory under trays fitted
Advisory sill covers fitted
Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,390

MOT #9 2021-11-20 08:46

Test number: 822263952100

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2022

Odometer: 86,662 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2021-01-26 13:17

Test number: 200582089332

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Jan 2022

Odometer: 85,051 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2019-07-24 18:39

Test number: 115682955877

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 24 Jan 2021

Odometer: 79,821 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2018-07-24 12:10

Test number: 751255125700

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 24 Jul 2019

Odometer: 75,026 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600

MOT #5 2018-07-24 12:10

Test number: 677963004594

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 75,026 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £780

MOT #4 2017-07-25 09:26

Test number: 533685402989

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 24 Jul 2018

Odometer: 69,152 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage but no cords are exposed

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £110 – £480

MOT #3 2017-07-25 09:26

Test number: 757249038434

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 69,152 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage but no cords are exposed

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £210 – £880

MOT #2 2016-07-08 10:07

Test number: 494733291336

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 23 Jul 2017

Odometer: 63,646 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Child Seat Fitted
Advisory Engine Cover Fitted
Advisory Under Shield Fitted
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £360 – £2,780

MOT #1 2015-06-29 11:02

Test number: 439740585153

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 23 Jul 2016

Odometer: 49,344 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	15
First registration	2015-06-29
Last registration	2025-12-11
Latest reading	113,406 miles
Annual avg (est.)	10,849 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	153%
Mileage growth trend	Consistent use
Wear level	73% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2015-06-29	49,344 miles
Registration #2	2016-07-08	63,646 miles
Registration #3	2017-07-25	69,152 miles
Registration #4	2017-07-25	69,152 miles
Registration #5	2018-07-24	75,026 miles
Registration #6	2018-07-24	75,026 miles
Registration #7	2019-07-24	79,821 miles
Registration #8	2021-01-26	85,051 miles
Registration #9	2021-11-20	86,662 miles
Registration #10	2023-01-10	94,048 miles
Registration #11	2023-01-10	94,048 miles
Registration #12	2023-12-20	100,027 miles
Registration #13	2023-12-20	100,027 miles
Registration #14	2024-12-19	107,614 miles
Registration #15	2025-12-11	113,406 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Indicator Bulb	×2
Ball Joint	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Brake Discs	×3
Tyres	×3
Lighting	×2
Engine Work	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardAt 14 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£120 – £400

3 defects found

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Minor Defects

£40 – £300

2 items found

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Advisory Items

£1,580 – £7,610

19 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£2,000 – £9,490

Across all MOT tests

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£2,450

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£331

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,310

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.