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AO12 ZBN

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 126,903 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 126,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,186 miles

Emission too clean to detect

Front lower suspension arms, Rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,661 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Front lower suspension arms, Rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 87,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 82,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 79,643 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 72,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 72,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 63,524 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 54,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,244 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 ZBN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

AO12 ZBN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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