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AP57 COT

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,675 mi
Last recorded134,675 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 COT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,675 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2024 125,077 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 110,730 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,846 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,836 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 50,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,960 miles

coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2015 32,235 miles

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

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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AP57 COT is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP57 COT, 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 AP57 COT registered?

AP57 COT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AP57 COT safe to buy?

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