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AV12 HTZ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,641 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Various cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 82,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator wire damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape / stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 82,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread + worn low + out of shape 225/45 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator wire damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape / stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 75,271 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 58,899 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 53,849 miles

O/S Rear & Front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,416 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 30,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 20,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HTZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV12 HTZ, 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 AV12 HTZ registered?

AV12 HTZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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