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ML12 FZF

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,162 mi
Last recorded116,162 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 FZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 116,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,712 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,522 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 96,522 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tread ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple but not restricting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2018 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tread ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple but not restricting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,867 miles

n/s headlamp brackets damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked nut (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,959 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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ML12 FZF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML12 FZF, 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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ML12 FZF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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