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AU12 YLE

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,358 mi
Last recorded95,358 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 95,358 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 91,564 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,407 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 YLE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

AU12 YLE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YLE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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