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AV12 WND

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 128,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 118,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,091 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,328 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,774 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 32,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WND is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WND, 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 WND registered?

AV12 WND is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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