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AV12 PYG

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,163 mi
Last recorded146,163 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 146,163 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack full depth of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 12 Feb 2026 146,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp slightly loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack full depth of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack full depth of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 131,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack full depth of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp loose (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Very loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Number plates non standard

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm/ minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,051 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,070 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,339 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 PYG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

AV12 PYG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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