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ALE 12X

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALE 12X
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,568 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,909 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,992 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,755 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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ALE 12X is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ALE 12X, 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

How do I check the history of ALE 12X?

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What year was ALE 12X registered?

ALE 12X is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is ALE 12X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALE 12X shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALE 12X have outstanding finance?

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