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AV12 JYD

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,017 mi
Last recorded96,017 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 92,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 91,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 91,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,511 miles

Front tyres worn very close to legal limits.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in sidewall.

Fail 17 Jan 2022 78,511 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn very close to legal limits.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in sidewall.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 70,666 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 66,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.08mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.54mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

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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AV12 JYD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV12 JYD, 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

How do I check the history of AV12 JYD?

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What year was AV12 JYD registered?

AV12 JYD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is AV12 JYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 JYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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