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AV12 JYK

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 124,806 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 124,802 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 120,402 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,296 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,564 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,687 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,625 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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AV12 JYK 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 AV12 JYK, 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 AV12 JYK registered?

AV12 JYK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AV12 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 JYK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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