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A3 UVD

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 57,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 51,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 46,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,185 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre beginning to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth, perishing and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 225/45R17 91V

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns/f tyre close to limit

os/f tyre on limit

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 UVD is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

A3 UVD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is A3 UVD safe to buy?

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