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ML12 OPW

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,877 mi
Last recorded124,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OPW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 124,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 101,455 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 97,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,030 miles

Central advise exhaust centre clamp corroded badly and partly adrift. exhaust still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,316 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 78,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre cracking & wearing uneven on inner tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 60,180 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre cracking & wearing uneven on inner tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,651 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 OPW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML12 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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