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AK12 DNU

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,869 mi
Last recorded174,869 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 174,869 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 174,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 149,340 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 149,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 145,427 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 145,421 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 140,213 miles

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 140,213 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 137,354 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,041 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,416 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,416 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,399 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,785 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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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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