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A19 EVJ

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,505 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 82,259 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin evidence of over heating brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively evidence of overheating brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 80,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,670 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm & slightly mis-shaped

Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,476 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,547 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,757 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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A19 EVJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A19 EVJ, 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 A19 EVJ registered?

A19 EVJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is A19 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 EVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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