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AR04 ODY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,260 mi
Last recorded74,260 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ODY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 74,260 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Mar 2025 74,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,790 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,872 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))

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,162 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Mar 2021 64,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,651 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 34,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,382 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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AR04 ODY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AR04 ODY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 ODY registered?

AR04 ODY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AR04 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 ODY 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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