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A17 DCB

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 98,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 96,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 95,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,144 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,208 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusted

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

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 and thread cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,565 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2015 38,802 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A17 DCB is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A17 DCB, 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

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What year was A17 DCB registered?

A17 DCB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is A17 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 DCB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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