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AF12 ZBU

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,508 mi
Last recorded75,508 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 75,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,373 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,122 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,423 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 55,374 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,160 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,713 miles

floor pan covers fitted at time of test

object removed from screen prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,135 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 ZBU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

AF12 ZBU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZBU 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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