CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE12 AWF

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,916 mi
Last recorded68,916 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 AWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,916 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 68,916 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 66,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 61,466 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 61,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,448 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle jammed in seat unable to operate (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 36,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,466 miles

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,429 miles

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

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,153 miles

Child seat in offside rear. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belt or seat back

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE12 AWF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE12 AWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE12 AWF?

You can check the full history of OE12 AWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE12 AWF registered?

OE12 AWF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is OE12 AWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 AWF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE12 AWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE12 AWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.