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AV12 ZGK

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ZGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 128,983 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 128,983 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 124,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 120,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 115,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 111,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 106,671 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 106,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,011 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 89,014 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 78,194 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2018 78,194 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,293 miles

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

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 ZGK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

AV12 ZGK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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