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AR06 BUN

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,689 mi
Last recorded161,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR06 BUN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 161,689 miles

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and may cause road noise

Pass 3 Jan 2025 158,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn uneven may have road noise

Fail 2 Jan 2025 158,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn uneven may have road noise

Pass 19 Dec 2023 143,534 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 143,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,071 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 128,993 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 116,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp when not in use but clears when heated by bulb. (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust clamp broken.

Fail 30 Dec 2021 116,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp when not in use but clears when heated by bulb. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,611 miles

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

Offside 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))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,049 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,628 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,334 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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AR06 BUN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR06 BUN, 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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AR06 BUN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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