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A3 TSY

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,481 mi
Last recorded64,481 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VARIOUS INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGE NO CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inner sidewall damage,225/40/18 92Y XL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm,225/40/18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has inner sidewall damage,225/40/18 92Y XL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm,225/40/18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 57,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,484 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 52,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,966 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,602 miles

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 10 Mar 2017 33,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,915 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 TSY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 A3 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

A3 TSY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is A3 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TSY 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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