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MM12 LVG

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,552 mi
Last recorded109,552 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 LVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,552 miles

Front both tyres are feathering on the inner treads

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2024 106,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 98,158 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn low

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,320 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one of two lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 91,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one of two lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 84,094 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 on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 74,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,894 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 68,790 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,243 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LVG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red 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 MM12 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

MM12 LVG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is MM12 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 LVG 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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