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AU12 LMJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,485 mi
Last recorded193,485 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 193,485 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 190,249 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 179,912 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 170,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 161,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer gator slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2019 151,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 144,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 138,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,577 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,561 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AU12 LMJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AU12 LMJ, 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 AU12 LMJ registered?

AU12 LMJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is AU12 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 LMJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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