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AO12 ZBU

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,282 mi
Last recorded68,282 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres wearing on the outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres wearing on the outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 50,413 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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AO12 ZBU is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

AO12 ZBU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZBU safe to buy?

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