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A833 ARD

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 ARD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,760 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2025 96,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2024 91,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 85,131 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,335 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 78,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,143 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,009 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 55,009 miles

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

front fog lamps not working

Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A833 ARD is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A833 ARD, 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

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What year was A833 ARD registered?

A833 ARD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is A833 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A833 ARD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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