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AF12 XFB

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,640 mi
Last recorded75,640 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XFB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,640 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 73,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,888 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,064 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 27,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 22,225 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode recheck at nxt mot

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,104 miles

Central Lower middle exhaust bracket is corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also out of shape and deteriorating. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also out of shape and deteriorating. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,695 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,226 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 16,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XFB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AF12 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

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

Is AF12 XFB safe to buy?

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