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A3 XVR

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,543 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper coil spring not located correctly

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 90,533 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper coil spring not located correctly

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,934 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 83,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,735 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,681 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,749 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

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 XVR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

A3 XVR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is A3 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XVR 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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