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AW04 ZZZ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,356 mi
Last recorded58,356 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 ZZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 58,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2025 99,893 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 99,835 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt sheared off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 50,296 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 93,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 45,063 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,599 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 35,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 27,013 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 27,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,406 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,157 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear brakes slightly binding

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear brakes slightly binding

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,434 miles

2x front tyres cracking and wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 8,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,320 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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AW04 ZZZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AW04 ZZZ, 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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AW04 ZZZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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