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AJ12 YSX

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,644 mi
Last recorded63,644 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 YSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 53,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,259 miles

offside rear tyre has minor cut on side wall.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,778 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,182 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,772 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 29,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 26,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 21,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 YSX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

AJ12 YSX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AJ12 YSX safe to buy?

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