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OE12 AXH

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

232,565 mi
Last recorded232,565 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 AXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 232,565 miles

Front damage to bumper

Front fog lamps do not emit a steady white light

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 232,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front damage to bumper

Front fog lamps do not emit a steady white light

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 222,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 222,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 214,091 miles

Both side wish bone back bushes perriehed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 213,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone back bushes worn

cant test rear seat belts due to goods being in the rear

Pass 30 Dec 2022 197,722 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 178,382 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 160,359 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 160,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,257 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 15 May 2017 75,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edge recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 51,764 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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OE12 AXH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE12 AXH, 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 OE12 AXH registered?

OE12 AXH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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