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96 AE

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,775 mi
Last recorded145,775 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 AE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,775 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear arms and sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,941 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,625 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 121,977 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2020 103,993 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 87,203 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 84,392 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 84,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,109 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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96 AE is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 96 AE, 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 96 AE registered?

96 AE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is 96 AE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 AE 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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