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AJ12 OTT

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OTT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 77,378 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,195 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,508 miles

edge wear on front tyres

nail in nearside front tyre

rear pads low and discs lightly scored

Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,690 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OTT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 AJ12 OTT, 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 AJ12 OTT registered?

AJ12 OTT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AJ12 OTT safe to buy?

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