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AK12 YGM

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,672 mi
Last recorded159,672 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 159,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between front and centre at join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 159,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between front and centre at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 147,197 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 107,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,524 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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AK12 YGM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

AK12 YGM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AK12 YGM safe to buy?

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