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AMY 730Y

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMY 730Y
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,561 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 100,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,658 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 96,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,225 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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AMY 730Y is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AMY 730Y, 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 AMY 730Y?

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What year was AMY 730Y registered?

AMY 730Y is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AMY 730Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMY 730Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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