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ML12 PWK

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,302 mi
Last recorded134,302 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 134,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 93,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 67,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,636 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 56,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 51,338 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 PWK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

ML12 PWK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is ML12 PWK safe to buy?

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