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ML12 RPY

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 RPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,593 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 104,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 100,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,954 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 94,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 83,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 81,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,333 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 76,733 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 64,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,558 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,558 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RPY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

ML12 RPY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is ML12 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 RPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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