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AU60 RAY

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,595 mi
Last recorded56,595 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 RAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 56,595 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outside repair area ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 51,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc discoloured / has got hot, advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished / cracking **Advise Replace ASAP** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 47,391 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 47,391 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 43,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 39,995 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 39,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,989 miles

osf tyre close to legal limit in centre

osr tyre close to legal limit on outer and inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 31,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

osf tyre close to legal limit in centre

osr tyre close to legal limit on outer and inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,157 miles

NSR indicator showing slight white light

OSR indicator showing slight white light

Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,364 miles

Engine cover, under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2016 19,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45R 17 91W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE 225/45/17

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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AU60 RAY is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AU60 RAY, 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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AU60 RAY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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