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ML12 JFE

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,460 mi
Last recorded74,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 JFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper inop

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 13 Jul 2021 59,173 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front lower suspension arm (Rear) Bushes deterioated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,218 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 44,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front and both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 3 May 2019 43,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 34,915 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,750 miles

o-s-r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,560 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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ML12 JFE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML12 JFE, 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 ML12 JFE registered?

ML12 JFE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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