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AY12 YFJ

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,618 mi
Last recorded104,618 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 104,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 104,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,535 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 95,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.8mm near fail tyre size 225/45 x17 mich (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.1mm near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre zero tread inner shoulder 2mm tyre size 225 / 45 x17 michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise zero tread inner shoulder tyre 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 76,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,047 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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AY12 YFJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AY12 YFJ, 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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AY12 YFJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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