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AK12 KGO

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,565 miles

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2025 121,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,324 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,513 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,498 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,242 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,914 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 62,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 46,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,562 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 30,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 21,338 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 16,494 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 16,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 KGO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

AK12 KGO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AK12 KGO safe to buy?

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