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AV12 VSD

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 116,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front Top Mount Bearing has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Top Mount Bearing has slight play

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

Pass 1 May 2024 107,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 102,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 83,411 miles

chip to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 58,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2016 42,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,825 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 VSD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

AV12 VSD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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