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AJ12 XTT

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,444 mi
Last recorded78,444 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XTT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,444 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to feather on the inner edge

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 65,967 miles

Nearside Front TYRE TWO MM

Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,280 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 57,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,094 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,217 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,125 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XTT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

AJ12 XTT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 XTT 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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