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AV12 WBU

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,736 mi
Last recorded168,736 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 168,736 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 158,751 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper part (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 158,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper part (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 148,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning & lens brocken (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper part (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,135 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper part (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 142,075 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,826 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,716 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,841 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,821 miles

SEVERAL CUTS IN INNER AND OUTER FRONT TYRES NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLYCORD

Fail 20 Jul 2016 47,750 miles

Direction indicator not working OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR INDECATOR (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

SEVERAL CUTS IN INNER AND OUTER FRONT TYRES NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLYCORD

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WBU is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

AV12 WBU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AV12 WBU safe to buy?

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