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18 CPM

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 CPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,170 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 49,856 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,317 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 40,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,843 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 29,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,677 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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18 CPM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 18 CPM, 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 18 CPM registered?

18 CPM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is 18 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 CPM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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