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AX12 DUJ

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 124,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N.S. & O.S. Large bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,463 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,493 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside headlamp has damage plus water ingress slightly effecting beam pattern

Fail 29 Jun 2021 99,493 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside headlamp has damage plus water ingress slightly effecting beam pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2020 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread area worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven / lumpy.

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

Technical service bulletin for NOx emissions EA 189.

Fail 7 Jul 2020 95,793 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS warning lamp is on. ABS system type. Standard tyre valves fitted. (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust pipe tube joint clamps X2 heavily corroded and partially missing. Insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn and pitted surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn and pitted surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread area worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven / lumpy.

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

Technical service bulletin for NOx emissions EA 189.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front windscreen marked

offside headlamp lens damaged

offside repeater flasher light output slightly reduced

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,506 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 70,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,512 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge & has some deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged, light output slightly reduced and beam image slightly deteriorated by condensation

Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed in 4 places in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed in 6 places in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has damage to the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has damaged outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge & has some deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged, light output slightly reduced and beam image slightly deteriorated by condensation

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,811 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres have several deep cuts.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 22,811 miles

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

Nearside front and rear tyres have several deep cuts.

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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AX12 DUJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX12 DUJ, 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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AX12 DUJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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