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MM04 AUD

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,838 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 117,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,088 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 111,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,996 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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MM04 AUD is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MM04 AUD, 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 MM04 AUD registered?

MM04 AUD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is MM04 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM04 AUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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