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AM12 DRM

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 DRM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner outer edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 76,376 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner outer edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,290 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 61,290 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,592 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate damaged

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 57,592 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate damaged

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread almost to excess (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

wipers smearing screen

Fail 28 Feb 2019 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,571 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,793 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r.

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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AM12 DRM is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AM12 DRM, 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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AM12 DRM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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