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MM12 FKV

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 FKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 132,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 123,358 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 123,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,534 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,115 miles

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,070 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 61,070 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,953 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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MM12 FKV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 MM12 FKV, 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 MM12 FKV registered?

MM12 FKV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is MM12 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 FKV 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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