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A78 SJL

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,389 mi
Last recorded47,389 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 SJL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 47,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 44,734 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 43,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 41,557 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 39,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,167 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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A78 SJL is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 2,480cc petrol 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 A78 SJL, 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 A78 SJL registered?

A78 SJL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A78 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A78 SJL 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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