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MT12 AUY

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 AUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 105,937 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 105,937 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 97,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 87,485 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour bulb is white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb is white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 72,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,635 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,408 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 26,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear 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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MT12 AUY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT12 AUY, 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 MT12 AUY registered?

MT12 AUY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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