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285 APW

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 APW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 89,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 71,188 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 70,281 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 52,211 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 43,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 35,002 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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285 APW is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 285 APW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 285 APW registered?

285 APW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is 285 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 APW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 285 APW have outstanding finance?

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