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AJ12 YBR

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,158 mi
Last recorded146,158 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YBR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 146,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 126,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 119,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Approaching Wear Indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,927 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,166 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,670 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,973 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 YBR is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

AJ12 YBR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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