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AUDI A32012 · 2.0L Petrol

SM12 ACZ

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Free vehicle summary for SM12 ACZ: 2012 AUDI A3 (Black, Petrol). Mileage: 83,477. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 15/05/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1984cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 83,477 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components are maintained to a standard that avoids immediate structural or critical safety failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered 10,525 miles, representing a relaxed usage rate of roughly 3,500 miles annually. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts or corrosion due to infrequent use. The single failure on 15 May 2023 at 76,772 miles, followed immediately by a pass the following day, suggests a minor issue that was rectified promptly rather than a chronic trend of mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or tearing, as these perish over time regardless of distance driven. Given the record shows no recent advisories for brakes, verify that the discs are free of surface pitting and that calipers have not seized from long periods of standing. Additionally, checking the chassis for structural integrity and surface corrosion is essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked hidden rust in the s arches or underbody.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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MOT data last updated: 5/16/2026, 1:04:31 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 83,477 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components are maintained to a standard that avoids immediate structural or critical safety failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered 10,525 miles, representing a relaxed usage rate of roughly 3,500 miles annually. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts or corrosion due to infrequent use. The single failure on 15 May 2023 at 76,772 miles, followed immediately by a pass the following day, suggests a minor issue that was rectified promptly rather than a chronic trend of mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or tearing, as these perish over time regardless of distance driven. Given the record shows no recent advisories for brakes, verify that the discs are free of surface pitting and that calipers have not seized from long periods of standing. Additionally, checking the chassis for structural integrity and surface corrosion is essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked hidden rust in the s arches or underbody.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2012, this Audi A3 with plate SM12 ACZ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since May 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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