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AJ12 XUD

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 101,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 91,138 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 91,138 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 90,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 89,745 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 89,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,549 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 77,134 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,223 miles

Front wiperblades smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XUD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

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

Is AJ12 XUD safe to buy?

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