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AF12 YHZ

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 102,868 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 99,282 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust center pipe sleve clamps corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

center exhaust pipe clamps are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,623 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 79,968 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,970 miles

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

Offside Front aloy wheel rim slightly damaged

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 76,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front aloy wheel rim slightly damaged

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,634 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 73,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2018 71,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some casing distortion

both front tyres are wearing very low at inside edge

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some casing distortion

both front tyres are wearing very low at inside edge

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,879 miles

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

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 YHZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

AF12 YHZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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