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ML12 NXY

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,694 mi
Last recorded30,694 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 NXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 30,694 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 28,793 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,873 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls showing signs of age - cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,904 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 9,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 9,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NXY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NXY, 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 NXY registered?

ML12 NXY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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The MOT history for ML12 NXY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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