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MR08 MRP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

197,694 mi
Last recorded197,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 MRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 197,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 175,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2025 188,734 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2025 188,731 miles

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 172,709 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 172,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 170,754 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 170,536 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 168,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 148,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 161,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to min. 1.6 mm. advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 161,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to min. 1.6 mm. advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,333 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad looks low (wheels not removed) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,552 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 147,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,998 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 100,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,442 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,271 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge secondary rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 121,008 miles

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

windscreen lightly sratched

Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,111 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 72,668 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in edge

Fail 22 May 2017 72,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on balding outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has nail in edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,055 miles

both rear tyres stepped

emissions to low to register on dsm (rev-limiter fitted)

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 16 May 2016 50,630 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 33,061 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2015 33,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,004 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2014 54,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,344 miles

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

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

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 MRP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 MR08 MRP, 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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MR08 MRP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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