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AV12 JYJ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 105,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,849 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 101,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,763 miles

d.s.m limits tested and met

Fail 18 Mar 2022 97,763 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure to centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

d.s.m limits tested and met

Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

d.s.m limits tested and met

Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,560 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

d.s.m limits tested and met

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,725 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,349 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,145 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

smoke result to low to register 00.01

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 JYJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JYJ, 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 AV12 JYJ registered?

AV12 JYJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AV12 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 JYJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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