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2012 AB

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,730 mi
Last recorded53,730 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2012 AB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,730 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 53,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 47,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 32,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 27,848 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 27,848 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,550 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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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2012 AB is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 50,172 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 2012 AB, 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 10 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2012 AB registered?

2012 AB is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is 2012 AB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2012 AB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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