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AK53 WTF

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 81,088 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 75,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 65,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,589 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 53,194 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 53,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged and nail in tred

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,850 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unaable to carry out full inspection of vehicle

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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AK53 WTF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK53 WTF, 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 AK53 WTF registered?

AK53 WTF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AK53 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 WTF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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