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AK12 DLU

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,728 mi
Last recorded140,728 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 140,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 136,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 22 Aug 2023 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspension components and under side of car has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022 125,877 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))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 125,877 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,367 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AK12 DLU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AK12 DLU, 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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AK12 DLU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 DLU safe to buy?

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