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AV12 WCK

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,949 mi
Last recorded119,949 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 119,949 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,352 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WCK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

AV12 WCK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AV12 WCK safe to buy?

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