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A26 JTS

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 JTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 112,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 101,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 93,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,962 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip - outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,841 miles

small chip on windscreen outside zone A

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,542 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,443 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,741 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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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A26 JTS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey 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 A26 JTS, 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 A26 JTS registered?

A26 JTS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is A26 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 JTS 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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