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AG12 JWW

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 JWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,113 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear wiper inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,764 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner and mudflap insecure

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm broken

Fail 10 Dec 2024 151,764 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve clamps corroded away and system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner and mudflap insecure

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to both sills

Pass 7 Mar 2023 136,586 miles

clutch pedal damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,190 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,953 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,328 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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AG12 JWW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AG12 JWW, 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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AG12 JWW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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