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AB57 GAV

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,553 mi
Last recorded143,553 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 GAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 143,553 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 143,553 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 121,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 121,624 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 90,942 miles

Front both o/s and n/s tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust front pipe to exhaust centre section sleeve /clamp badly corroded

please ensure access to seat belts can be gained

upper engine covers and full lenght under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of allcomponents

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,575 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Unable to check anything in rear of vehicle due to numerous items in back seats and in boot

Fail 8 Oct 2015 58,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Unable to check anything in rear of vehicle due to numerous items in back seats and in boot

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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AB57 GAV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AB57 GAV, 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 AB57 GAV registered?

AB57 GAV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AB57 GAV safe to buy?

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