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AP12 ERY

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,939 mi
Last recorded73,939 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ERY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 73,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 67,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 61,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,105 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,790 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 43,605 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 ERY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP12 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

AP12 ERY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is AP12 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 ERY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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