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AK12 HWT

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,722 mi
Last recorded49,722 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 46,311 miles

Chip to the windscreen outside of Zone A no larger than 40mm

Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,700 miles

Covers fitted to car preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,700 miles

Covers fitted to car preventing full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,101 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 10,105 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 HWT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HWT, 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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What year was AK12 HWT registered?

AK12 HWT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 HWT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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