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12 JEM

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,041 mi
Last recorded22,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 22,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 19,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 18,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 16,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 15,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 14,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 14,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 13,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 12,261 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 11,283 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,247 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 9,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow on emissions no readings

Pass 22 Jan 2014 7,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 6,190 miles

no emissions low flow

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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12 JEM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 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 12 JEM, 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 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 JEM registered?

12 JEM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is 12 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 JEM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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