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A25 RUP

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 RUP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,345 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 98,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,278 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 95,271 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,777 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,756 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,175 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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A25 RUP is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A25 RUP, 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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A25 RUP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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