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ML12 POJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 POJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 136,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 112,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,646 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,900 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,221 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,853 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,588 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 POJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

ML12 POJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is ML12 POJ safe to buy?

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