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AR08 OWE

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,072 mi
Last recorded133,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 OWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 133,072 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 118,439 miles

rear suspension has been undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 106,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Rear Subframe undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,365 miles

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure and rattling.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 65,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,631 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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AR08 OWE 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 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 AR08 OWE, 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 AR08 OWE registered?

AR08 OWE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is AR08 OWE safe to buy?

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