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AD12 DFG

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,885 mi
Last recorded28,885 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 28,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,434 miles

Offside Rear slight noise when rotating wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,287 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,125 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 17,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,233 miles

Front tyres cracking on side wall

Rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2017 14,581 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Aug 2016 12,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,636 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 DFG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFG, 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 AD12 DFG registered?

AD12 DFG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is AD12 DFG safe to buy?

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