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MR52 TOY

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,134 mi
Last recorded130,134 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 TOY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,134 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 121,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 121,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,731 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,913 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,542 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,967 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 43,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 32,659 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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MR52 TOY is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR52 TOY, 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 MR52 TOY registered?

MR52 TOY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is MR52 TOY safe to buy?

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