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KP12 JTY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,514 mi
Last recorded82,514 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 JTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 77,520 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 77,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2024 67,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 50,595 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 50,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 39,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 32,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,598 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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KP12 JTY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KP12 JTY, 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 KP12 JTY registered?

KP12 JTY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is KP12 JTY safe to buy?

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