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B6 OCB

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,487 mi
Last recorded151,487 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 OCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 151,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 151,487 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements And rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Fit 4 wheel bolts one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 144,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 144,399 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 136,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 136,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,401 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 129,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Replaced exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Replaced (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,148 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 124,148 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 119,872 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 111,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s&zone/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,820 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 79,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,261 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 30,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,683 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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B6 OCB is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B6 OCB, 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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B6 OCB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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