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AK12 DNV

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,067 mi
Last recorded37,067 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 37,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 37,051 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 36,826 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 36,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,952 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,041 miles

Offside Rear central plastic 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 24 Jan 2019 35,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 32,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,573 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 DNV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 DNV registered?

AK12 DNV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AK12 DNV safe to buy?

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