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MS11 AKR

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS11 AKR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 71,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 0.7mm, 3.2-3.5mm across 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 68,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak, water pump collapsed (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 0.7mm, 3.2-3.5mm across 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 64,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 60,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, no cords exposed, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 53,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 52,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,880 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm (225/45 17y mich)

Offside Rear Tyre cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 42,880 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm (225/45 17y mich)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,097 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 39,097 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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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MS11 AKR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MS11 AKR, 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 MS11 AKR registered?

MS11 AKR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is MS11 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS11 AKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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