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AV12 YJR

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,393 mi
Last recorded51,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 51,393 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2025 45,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 38,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 33,745 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked across bottom corner driver side but not affecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 27,730 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 27,730 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 26,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 20,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,109 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 YJR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

AV12 YJR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AV12 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YJR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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