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AC03 CUZ

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,075 mi
Last recorded118,075 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,878 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,751 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,610 miles

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

Offside indicator side repeater dim

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 66,416 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,441 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,568 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AC03 CUZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AC03 CUZ, 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 AC03 CUZ registered?

AC03 CUZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AC03 CUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 CUZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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