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AP12 ESF

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,240 mi
Last recorded146,240 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 146,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 106,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,062 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 100,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,866 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,530 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,482 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 ESF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

AP12 ESF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is AP12 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 ESF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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