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AO12 ZXX

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 87,271 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,017 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,785 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,424 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 May 2020 56,106 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 May 2019 50,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 May 2017 41,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,683 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 ZXX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZXX, 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

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What year was AO12 ZXX registered?

AO12 ZXX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZXX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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