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A3 AWV

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 134,804 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 134,662 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Strut top mount has collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 93,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,708 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 72,708 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,519 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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A3 AWV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A3 AWV, 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 A3 AWV registered?

A3 AWV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is A3 AWV safe to buy?

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