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AY02 JAM

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,642 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 99,641 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 87,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,121 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with undertray restricting inspection of testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest points (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn BALD very inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,231 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AY02 JAM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY02 JAM, 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 AY02 JAM registered?

AY02 JAM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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