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ML12 UYO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,109 mi
Last recorded160,109 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 UYO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 160,109 miles

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

rear axel and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 149,984 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 137,771 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 137,770 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 124,502 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is perished and worn around the inner edges of the tread.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 112,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

The centre exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,049 miles

Both front tyres and the near side rear tyre are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,239 miles

Nearside Rear Noise from brake, pads worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,744 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,952 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,479 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 UYO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

ML12 UYO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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