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ML12 POF

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,200 mi
Last recorded172,200 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 172,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 157,481 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 157,481 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Light in mirror (LED) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 149,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 131,133 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,712 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 118,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 108,653 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Apr 2018 108,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,868 miles

Front front pads look low

Front front tyres getting close

Front smearing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,338 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,338 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,983 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 POF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 POF, 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 POF registered?

ML12 POF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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The MOT history for ML12 POF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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