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AD60 EMM

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,884 mi
Last recorded47,884 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD60 EMM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,884 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 47,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 39,755 miles

underside surface rust due to being sat also n/s/r spring rusty lower

Pass 8 May 2019 38,008 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 38,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 33,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing under shield missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 33,200 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing under shield missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 W Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has a deep cut

Fail 5 Jul 2016 26,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 W Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has a deep cut

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Window mountings removed (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight distortion to both rear tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2015 19,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight distortion to both rear tyres

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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AD60 EMM is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD60 EMM, 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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AD60 EMM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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