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AO12 CWL

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,926 mi
Last recorded167,926 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 167,926 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2025 162,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2024 156,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 151,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 146,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 142,655 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 142,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 138,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,508 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting (Severely in places)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (INNER ALMOST THROUGH TO CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald & severely feathering/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald & severely feathering/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 125,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45-17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting (Severely in places)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (INNER ALMOST THROUGH TO CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald & severely feathering/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (CORDS EXPOSED ON INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald & severely feathering/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 95,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 85,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 85,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,781 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,765 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 CWL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO12 CWL, 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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What year was AO12 CWL registered?

AO12 CWL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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