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AU12 PYO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,451 mi
Last recorded87,451 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PYO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 87,451 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 87,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 79,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,025 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,917 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 49,687 miles

slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2017 41,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 33,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,566 miles

Slight cracking in tread of all tyres.

Slight wear inner edges of front tyres.

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 PYO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 PYO registered?

AU12 PYO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 PYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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