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AJ12 DYW

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 100,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,149 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2020 58,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,019 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,260 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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AJ12 DYW is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc 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 AJ12 DYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 DYW registered?

AJ12 DYW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 DYW safe to buy?

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