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CJ04 DEX

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

105,509 mi
Last recorded105,509 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 DEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 105,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2025 151,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 104,411 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 26 Oct 2024 140,636 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 140,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 103,230 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 3 Nov 2023 133,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,500 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 95,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 111,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,318 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,849 miles

Centre Front Lower engine under tray fitted not allowing for proper inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,198 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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CJ04 DEX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 CJ04 DEX, 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 CJ04 DEX registered?

CJ04 DEX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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