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AM02 BUD

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,139 mi
Last recorded115,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 BUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 115,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 115,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,093 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 108,092 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 98,897 miles

Both front bumpstops/dustcovers deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres sawtoothed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,571 miles

Coil spring corroded front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop / dustcover deteriorated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 90,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Discs hot spotted, pads badly deteriorated (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop / dustcover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc hot spotted, pads worn un evenly (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilising arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Zero Emitter,No Smoke readings available

Pass 30 Nov 2019 62,072 miles

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 15 Dec 2018 51,532 miles

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2018 51,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,308 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,323 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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AM02 BUD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM02 BUD, 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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AM02 BUD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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