2012 Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE

Overview

• Make: Audi
• Model: A3
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.6 TDI SE Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (104 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 113,870 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 104 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Audi A3 SE is advertised with 113,870 miles, approximately 15,300 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £2,500, it is advertised £205 below the AskCar estimate of £2,705. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,542 Audi A3 adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 49 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 27 September 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at S.B Autos in Charnwood. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £205 (7%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,705.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 6,542 priced Audi A3 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 Audi A3 with the 1.6 diesel engine is typically advertised at £3,000: the median of the 15 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Audi A3 has been on sale for at least 49 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 14 September 2026 at £2,500. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 27 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 24 September 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: drivers seat belt buckle case missing; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 107,925 miles, which matches the advertised 113,870 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 15,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Audi A3 on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2012 Audi A3 SE 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,750 to £4,495, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Audi A3 SE, 1.6 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 124,000 miles. Price: £4,495, £1,995 more than this car. Dealer: Southampton Cars & Vans in Southampton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/audi-a3-2012-db8de9eb66b4
• 2012 Audi A3 SE, 1.6 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 130,721 miles. Price: £1,895, £605 less than this car. Dealer: USK Automotive in Sandy. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/audi-a3-2012-50e331a085d2
• 2012 Audi A3 SE, 1.6 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 156,502 miles. Price: £1,750, £750 less than this car. Dealer: Ripon Auto Centre in Ripon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/audi-a3-2012-2d809465e941