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B22 MTS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,102 mi
Last recorded133,102 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 MTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 133,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 113,860 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 9 Apr 2022 106,592 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Been tinted over. (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 90,118 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 90,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,381 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 80,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 58,391 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 40,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,293 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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B22 MTS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B22 MTS, 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 B22 MTS registered?

B22 MTS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is B22 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 MTS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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