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MM12 OGX

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,646 mi
Last recorded144,646 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 OGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 144,646 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 144,572 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 135,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 135,055 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 128,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 123,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 123,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 115,746 miles

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

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

emissions too clean too register

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 10 May 2021 109,360 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2020 107,818 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 107,818 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,055 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 102,630 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,537 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs scored

rera brake pads low

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 OGX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM12 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

MM12 OGX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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