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AC07 LAY

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 LAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,458 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,826 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,826 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing not correct (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing not correct (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,769 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 45,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre split in tyre sidewall getting close to inner cords & has got a nail in it

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,204 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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AC07 LAY is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AC07 LAY, 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 AC07 LAY registered?

AC07 LAY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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