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ML12 PPK

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,942 mi
Last recorded64,942 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 64,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,021 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 64,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,003 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 47/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,721 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 52,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,203 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,358 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,358 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,861 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 PPK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PPK, 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 PPK registered?

ML12 PPK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is ML12 PPK safe to buy?

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