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AO12 ZXZ

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,311 mi
Last recorded158,311 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,311 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r seat.

Fail 30 Oct 2025 157,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child seat fitted n/s/r seat.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 149,871 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 149,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 143,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,728 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 127,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 98,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,478 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,859 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 ZXZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

AO12 ZXZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZXZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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