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AUDI A32012 · 2.0L Diesel

F2 SML

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 101,348 miles recorded, this Grey 2012 AUDI A3 runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is up to date.

MOT
Expired
Expires 06/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 101,348 miles passed only after a significant failure just one day prior. That failure highlighted critical issues, including a fractured nearside rear coil spring and multiple tyre failures, including exposed cords. While the car met the minimum standard recently, the nature of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they reach a breaking point. The recorded mileage of 101,348 miles over 14 years averages to approximately 7,239 miles per year, which is consistent with a low-to-moderate commuter vehicle. The data shows a steady annual usage pattern, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and approximately 8,400 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not been sitting stationary, though rubber components may suffer from age-related degradation despite the low mileage. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with the rear end, specifically the offside front anti-roll bar linkage play in 2024 and the broken coil spring in 2025. The pitted offside rear brake disc noted in 2024 indicates that the braking components may be nearing the end of their effective life. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of uneven tyre wear edges across 2022 and 2025 suggest a persistent wheel alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require professional investigation to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 101,348 miles passed only after a significant failure just one day prior. That failure highlighted critical issues, including a fractured nearside rear coil spring and multiple tyre failures, including exposed cords. While the car met the minimum standard recently, the nature of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they reach a breaking point. The recorded mileage of 101,348 miles over 14 years averages to approximately 7,239 miles per year, which is consistent with a low-to-moderate commuter vehicle. The data shows a steady annual usage pattern, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and approximately 8,400 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not been sitting stationary, though rubber components may suffer from age-related degradation despite the low mileage. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with the rear end, specifically the offside front anti-roll bar linkage play in 2024 and the broken coil spring in 2025. The pitted offside rear brake disc noted in 2024 indicates that the braking components may be nearing the end of their effective life. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of uneven tyre wear edges across 2022 and 2025 suggest a persistent wheel alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require professional investigation to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A3 (F2 SML) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2022 and June 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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