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AV12 XWC

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,606 mi
Last recorded99,606 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 99,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7M (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9M (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 99,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,550 miles

N-S HEADLAMP HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE AND WATER INSIDE

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,758 miles

N/S FRONT BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

N/S HEADLAMP HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE AND WATER INSIDE

Offside Rear Inner 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))

REAR N/S PANEL AND DRIVERS DOOR HAVE BODYWORK DAMAGE

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S FRONT BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

N/S HEADLAMP HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE AND WATER INSIDE

Offside Rear Inner 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))

REAR N/S PANEL AND DRIVERS DOOR HAVE BODYWORK DAMAGE

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,886 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 61,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,767 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 42,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XWC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

AV12 XWC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AV12 XWC safe to buy?

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