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AJ12 XTR

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,262 mi
Last recorded70,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XTR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 63,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 63,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 31,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,600 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 23,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,145 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 XTR is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

AJ12 XTR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 XTR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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