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AJ58 SEA

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,837 mi
Last recorded111,837 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 SEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 111,837 miles

Central Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underrtrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo drain pipe connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,961 miles

full under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,410 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 62,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,664 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 55,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 48,045 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,833 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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AJ58 SEA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AJ58 SEA, 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 AJ58 SEA registered?

AJ58 SEA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AJ58 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 SEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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