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AK12 HWV

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,418 mi
Last recorded120,418 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 120,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 110,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 105,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 105,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 96,601 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,811 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,434 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 HWV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

AK12 HWV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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