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AK12 MTO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,194 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 48,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,913 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,469 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 MTO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

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

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