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AV12 VRL

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,155 mi
Last recorded177,155 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 177,155 miles

Front tyres worn out on edges

Offside Front DRL not working on pre 2018 vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2025 177,155 miles

Front tyres worn out on edges

Offside Front DRL not working on pre 2018 vehicle

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 167,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 156,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 149,012 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,032 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 141,927 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear check brake pad fitment

Offside sun visor clip broken, still supported

STRONGLY ADVISE centre exhaust clamp broken, system still secure, but loose and slight leak, repair ASAP

both rear indicators very pale, repair ASAP

clutch/transmission noise?

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2020 135,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine coolant level low

front exhaust clamp corroded & very weak

Pass 14 May 2019 124,450 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 117,194 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 116,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 105,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 95,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 77,510 miles

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 VRL is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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