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AL52 DEE

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,354 mi
Last recorded115,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 DEE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 115,354 miles

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 26 Jul 2024 107,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 99,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 81,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres slight wear on outer edges 225/45/17

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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AL52 DEE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AL52 DEE, 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 AL52 DEE registered?

AL52 DEE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AL52 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL52 DEE 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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