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AP12 HDN

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,667 mi
Last recorded106,667 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 106,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 106,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp defective

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3mm. Unable to see inner pads. Recommend discs when pads are changed. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 106,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp defective

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3mm. Unable to see inner pads. Recommend discs when pads are changed. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,144 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 103,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,840 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,750 miles

both front tyres 2mm

nsr tyre 3mm

osf pads low

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 HDN 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 HDN, 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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AP12 HDN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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