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AD12 CFJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,535 mi
Last recorded139,535 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 CFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 122,528 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,817 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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AD12 CFJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AD12 CFJ, 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 AD12 CFJ registered?

AD12 CFJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is AD12 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 CFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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