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AD52 DOG

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,067 mi
Last recorded133,067 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 DOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,067 miles

areas of corrosion to the underside

Fail 12 Jan 2026 133,067 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

areas of corrosion to the underside

Pass 9 Jan 2025 127,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,500 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,675 miles

seepage from o/s/r diff/driveshaft seal

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AD52 DOG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AD52 DOG, 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 AD52 DOG registered?

AD52 DOG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is AD52 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 DOG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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