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AF12 UTG

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UTG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 121,515 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 119,427 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,404 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 91,813 miles

fuel light on

Fail 18 Nov 2020 91,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel light on

service on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 70,614 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2017 56,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,279 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 41,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,340 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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AF12 UTG is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF12 UTG, 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 AF12 UTG registered?

AF12 UTG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UTG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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