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8 WDE

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 WDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 100,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,786 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,653 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,342 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,480 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,876 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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8 WDE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 8 WDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 WDE?

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What year was 8 WDE registered?

8 WDE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is 8 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 WDE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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