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A3 UOW

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,930 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,930 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,215 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2024 122,212 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,275 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,921 miles

Nearside Front front wheel edge damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,694 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 UOW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

A3 UOW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is A3 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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