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AP12 ERZ

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,993 mi
Last recorded132,993 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ERZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 132,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 132,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 101,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped with rust (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,950 miles

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

Middle Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,247 miles

FAS too low to detect, passed visual test.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,597 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 ERZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red 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 AP12 ERZ, 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 ERZ registered?

AP12 ERZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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The MOT history for AP12 ERZ 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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