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ML12 UMW

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,959 mi
Last recorded191,959 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 UMW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 191,959 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 174,192 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 174,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction tape trying covering up eml but can see light on to the side of the tape (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,357 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 157,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake effort just passed

Pass 28 Sep 2022 147,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2022 147,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,914 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 132,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 126,374 miles

Offside Rear alloy wheel slightly distorted

Fail 14 Sep 2019 126,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Offside Rear alloy wheel slightly distorted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall badly cracking but no cords visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,702 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 107,702 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,457 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 UMW is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UMW, 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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ML12 UMW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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