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333 YBJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 YBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,230 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 52,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 46,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2018 46,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 41,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,846 miles

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

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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333 YBJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 333 YBJ, 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 333 YBJ registered?

333 YBJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is 333 YBJ safe to buy?

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