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AK12 DLX

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,299 mi
Last recorded193,299 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 193,299 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 193,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 189,035 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 189,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 173,656 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 173,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 158,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 149,229 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 149,227 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 145,323 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,878 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 132,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DLX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLX, 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 DLX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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