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MO12 MMY

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,143 mi
Last recorded125,143 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO12 MMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 125,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 121,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 121,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,901 miles

Central Front EXHAUST CLAMP RUSY BUT STILL SECURE

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 113,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 113,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,170 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 110,170 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,179 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 99,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,784 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in centre (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 25,286 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,286 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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MO12 MMY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MO12 MMY, 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 MO12 MMY registered?

MO12 MMY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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