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A3 HJT

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,832 mi
Last recorded72,832 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HJT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,290 miles

Offside Front sun visor slightly insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2024 72,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor slightly insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,221 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 69,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,336 miles

Rear Both discs have some corrosion on surface

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 30,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 13,753 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 HJT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A3 HJT, 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 A3 HJT registered?

A3 HJT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is A3 HJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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