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AP12 DCV

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,899 mi
Last recorded120,899 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to chassis and subframe

Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,238 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 106,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,150 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,305 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 90,305 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,810 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,810 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,116 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,615 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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AP12 DCV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP12 DCV, 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 AP12 DCV registered?

AP12 DCV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AP12 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 DCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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