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AA10 ALS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,991 mi
Last recorded125,991 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA10 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 125,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 117,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,995 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AA10 ALS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 AA10 ALS, 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 AA10 ALS registered?

AA10 ALS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AA10 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA10 ALS 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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