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ML12 WPN

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 WPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,391 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,719 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,719 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALMOST TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,266 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 53,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,426 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 51,426 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, RECOMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside, starting to show white light, recomend replace (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WPN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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