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766 JPL

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration766 JPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 107,886 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Fail 11 Jun 2026 107,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,088 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,532 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 94,532 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,020 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,180 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 68,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,733 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,537 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaiter. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,572 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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766 JPL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 766 JPL, 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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766 JPL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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