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AD12 HFJ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,387 mi
Last recorded69,387 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 HFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very worn inner edge small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,366 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2022 41,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge canvas showing

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge canvas showing

Pass 24 May 2021 33,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 31,958 miles

wipers worn

Fail 13 Jun 2020 31,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wipers worn

Pass 21 May 2019 27,786 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2018 25,218 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 22,131 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 17,115 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 11,812 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 HFJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

AD12 HFJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AD12 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 HFJ 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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