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AA51 END

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 END
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2025 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,904 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 59,904 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 53,448 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 53,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 39,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

load area laden with customer affects hampering inspection,all accosiated pannelling checked from underside

Pass 14 May 2019 35,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 30,545 miles

Engine cover / under covers fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 25,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,283 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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AA51 END is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA51 END, 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 AA51 END registered?

AA51 END is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AA51 END safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 END shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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