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AP12 HDO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,079 mi
Last recorded158,079 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 158,079 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 151,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 148,500 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 148,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 145,413 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 136,910 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,247 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2019 122,617 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 122,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front inner tyre walls wearing abnormally (scrubbing) recomend replacement and geometry check

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 HDO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

AP12 HDO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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