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MR55 KEV

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 KEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 113,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 108,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 108,457 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 Jul 2024 101,020 miles

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

Front end knock during road test.

Offside Front Inner 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 29 Jul 2024 101,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front end knock during road test.

Offside Front Inner 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 8 Aug 2023 91,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2022 80,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,742 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,372 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,506 miles

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

under trays

Pass 26 May 2016 41,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2015 36,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MR55 KEV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MR55 KEV, 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 MR55 KEV registered?

MR55 KEV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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