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AM55 HOW

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,557 mi
Last recorded42,557 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 HOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 38,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 35,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 31,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 26,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 25,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 22,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 22,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AM55 HOW is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AM55 HOW, 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 AM55 HOW registered?

AM55 HOW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AM55 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM55 HOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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