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A1 DJB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,759 mi
Last recorded64,759 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre light tread distortion inner shoulder

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

light lip front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,561 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,103 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre slight wear on inside edge of tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,086 miles

engine cover fitted during test not able to inspect fully

under trays fitted not able to inspect fully

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,737 miles

Engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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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A1 DJB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 DJB, 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 A1 DJB registered?

A1 DJB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is A1 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 DJB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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