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AF12 USO

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,116 mi
Last recorded173,116 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 USO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 173,116 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 152,282 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 144,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,148 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 136,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 128,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit plus inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge has light wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge near borderline. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,795 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,207 miles

advise front tyres wearing inner edges

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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AF12 USO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 USO, 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 AF12 USO registered?

AF12 USO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 USO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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