MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arms, Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arms, Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside middle rear under tray damaged and loose
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in zone (a) (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AK12 DNU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DNU, 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 DNU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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