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ML12 XZX

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,987 mi
Last recorded163,987 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 163,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 163,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 142,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 109,410 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,236 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

non standard number plates fitted

number plate warning light displayed on instrument display (all bulbs working)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,531 miles

front pads 4mm

o/s/r shock absorber slight mist of oil

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,124 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2016 51,124 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2015 33,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XZX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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