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AV12 HFR

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,775 mi
Last recorded132,775 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 132,775 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 124,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 116,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,239 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 109,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 101,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,569 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 94,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 90,011 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions to low to test

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,673 miles

FAS not detected/emissions.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,835 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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AV12 HFR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 HFR, 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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AV12 HFR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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