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ML12 XZM

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,017 mi
Last recorded126,017 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 126,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 122,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 118,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 114,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 114,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,718 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,671 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,454 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 XZM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

ML12 XZM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for ML12 XZM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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