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AJ12 ZXM

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,879 mi
Last recorded59,879 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,767 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,465 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 38,020 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 38,018 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,854 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,876 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,537 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 ZXM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

AJ12 ZXM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AJ12 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 ZXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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