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ARV 15S

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,038 mi
Last recorded82,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARV 15S
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2024 82,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 72,565 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))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,442 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,422 miles

child seat

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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ARV 15S is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ARV 15S, 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 ARV 15S registered?

ARV 15S is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is ARV 15S safe to buy?

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