free car check
2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SH02SYL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 17 May 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 91,960 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 91,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,874 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026 12 Jun 20265 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,605 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,058 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,058 MI
12 Jun 20262 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,244 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023 12 Jun 20261 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,118 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,686 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021 12 Jun 202613 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,505 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020 12 Jun 202614 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,497 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019 12 Jun 202627 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,050 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitter n/s/r
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,707 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 12 Jun 202621 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,550 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,383 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SH02SYL was registered on 2012-02-02
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.