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MR08 EET

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 EET
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 113,227 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2025 111,131 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 108,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 104,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 99,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 95,174 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,516 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,514 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 74,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,746 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MR08 EET is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MR08 EET, 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 MR08 EET registered?

MR08 EET is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is MR08 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR08 EET shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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