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A18 FJS

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,127 mi
Last recorded64,127 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FJS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 64,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 62,072 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,669 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,242 miles

all brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs worn and lipped

both nearside tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,706 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 33,702 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,895 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,705 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,953 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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A18 FJS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A18 FJS, 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 A18 FJS registered?

A18 FJS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is A18 FJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 FJS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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