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AO12 AEZ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,333 mi
Last recorded123,333 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,333 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,354 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 95,525 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 86,501 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,290 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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AO12 AEZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 AO12 AEZ, 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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AO12 AEZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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