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AF12 XKA

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,243 mi
Last recorded144,243 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 144,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 141,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 138,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,655 miles

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

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 2 Jul 2020 118,179 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 107,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,103 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 XKA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

AF12 XKA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AF12 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XKA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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