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OE12 EXT

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,454 mi
Last recorded61,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 61,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 57,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,737 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 49,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 47,593 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,196 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 25,196 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 21,913 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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OE12 EXT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

OE12 EXT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is OE12 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 EXT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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