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ASZ 8021

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,348 mi
Last recorded121,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 8021
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 121,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 121,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lamda and CO plus 8% risk damage to emission testing equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded , braking surface area reduced , advise renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,809 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt back lever missing

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 117,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front seat tilt back lever missing

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,568 miles

Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front seat tilt lever missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking edges poor advise replace no cords/ply exposed low pressure

Offside Rear tyre has nail in ( was flat) surface cracking and small cuts sidewalls under load no cords/ply exposed advise replace

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 116,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner loose /damaged

Nearside Front seat tilt lever missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking edges poor advise replace no cords/ply exposed low pressure

Offside Rear tyre has nail in ( was flat) surface cracking and small cuts sidewalls under load no cords/ply exposed advise replace

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 116,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction and engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch loose

Nearside Front seat tilt lever missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and outer cracking no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Rear tyre low pressure has nail in surface cracking and sidewalls small cuts under load no cords/ply exposed advise replace

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,264 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 110,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,385 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 103,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,140 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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ASZ 8021 is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ASZ 8021, 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 ASZ 8021 registered?

ASZ 8021 is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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