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AK12 YXZ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder off the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder off the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 78,807 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and little corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and little corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads a little low

Fail 1 Mar 2023 68,094 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements boarder to close to letters (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements boarder to close to letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour very faded, almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour very faded , almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and little corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and little corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads a little low

Pass 5 Mar 2022 62,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,775 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 3 Mar 2021 57,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 13 Jul 2019 51,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,073 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 28,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear screen slightly.

N/S/R Brake holds on slightly. Pads worn slightly more than O/S.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear screen slightly.

N/S/R Brake holds on slightly. Pads worn slightly more than O/S.

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)

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 YXZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

AK12 YXZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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