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AU12 PYZ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,729 mi
Last recorded198,729 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 198,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 188,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area corroded near upper shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 177,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2024 177,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2023 167,725 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing full inspection under covered areas

Pass 13 Aug 2022 161,969 miles

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,982 miles

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 145,340 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes perished and spiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 129,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,973 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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AU12 PYZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

AU12 PYZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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