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AY12 YGH

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,315 mi
Last recorded111,315 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YGH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,315 miles

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components r Manufactures sill coves fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 100,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,666 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,599 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR READ OUT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,796 miles

EMISSIONS ARE TOO LOW TO OBTAIN READ OUT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Apr 2018 82,796 miles

EMISSIONS ARE TOO LOW TO OBTAIN READ OUT

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,050 miles

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YGH 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 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 YGH, 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 AY12 YGH registered?

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

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