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AU12 UXW

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,833 mi
Last recorded89,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,833 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Light corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 84,154 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Light corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,115 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,774 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,891 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,514 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 66,514 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,606 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 58,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 50,138 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))

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,601 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,905 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 UXW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

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

Is AU12 UXW safe to buy?

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