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AK12 EJL

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,011 mi
Last recorded67,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EJL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 67,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs light corrosion on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 56,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 56,178 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,300 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 39,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.5mm and outer kerb strip damaged. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,620 miles

Emissions test aborted. Low rev engine> emissions clear.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,340 miles

Emissions test aborted. low rev engine,emissions clear.

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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AK12 EJL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK12 EJL, 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 AK12 EJL registered?

AK12 EJL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AK12 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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