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AJ12 UFV

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 85,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 70,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 66,856 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 66,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 62,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,062 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,805 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 45,805 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,712 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 UFV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

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

Is AJ12 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 UFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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