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ML12 UYK

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,538 mi
Last recorded201,538 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 UYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 201,538 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 192,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 192,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 181,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 176,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 165,143 miles

Front Bumper/bodywork damage

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Functioning as should (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 165,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper/bodywork damage

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Functioning as should (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 149,296 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 149,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,909 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,017 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 103,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 UYK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UYK, 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 UYK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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