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AK12 ZND

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 102,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 102,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2020 75,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,811 miles

Offside plastic head lamp cover damaged

light body damage

Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,716 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside plastic head lamp cover damaged

light body damage

Pass 3 May 2016 35,355 miles

light damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

offside front plastic headlamp cover light damage

Fail 3 May 2016 35,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm time of test limit =1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

light damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

offside front plastic headlamp cover light damage

Pass 29 May 2015 27,028 miles

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 ZND is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZND, 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 ZND registered?

AK12 ZND is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 ZND safe to buy?

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