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ML12 PUV

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,872 mi
Last recorded55,872 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 55,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,412 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,025 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,139 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 PUV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

ML12 PUV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ML12 PUV safe to buy?

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