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A3 VDN

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 91,419 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 82,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 73,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,313 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,739 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,593 miles

n/s/f side wall damaged

rear pads wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 43,151 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDN is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 VDN, 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

How do I check the history of A3 VDN?

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What year was A3 VDN registered?

A3 VDN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is A3 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VDN 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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