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AF12 ZBX

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,139 mi
Last recorded53,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,139 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 53,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure with splits on inner sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,096 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 36,096 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 33,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2019 26,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 20,469 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 13 May 2016 15,757 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 11,457 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 ZBX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

AF12 ZBX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is AF12 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZBX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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