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OE12 AXY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,011 mi
Last recorded38,011 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 AXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,011 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 38,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,557 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,630 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s front brake discs slight corrosion to inner face

Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,228 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,419 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,584 miles

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

slight damage to nsr tyre wall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AXY 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 92.3%.

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 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 AXY, 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

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What year was OE12 AXY registered?

OE12 AXY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is OE12 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 AXY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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