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AA12 LUV

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,135 mi
Last recorded111,135 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 LUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 111,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,477 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,860 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,006 miles

osf tyre close to limit on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,782 miles

nsr brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,830 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 21,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,012 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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AA12 LUV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AA12 LUV, 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 AA12 LUV registered?

AA12 LUV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AA12 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA12 LUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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