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A3 PKU

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 85,186 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,521 miles

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 72,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 67,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,726 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,943 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,419 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 PKU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A3 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

A3 PKU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is A3 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PKU shows 12 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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