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MT12 AVE

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,822 mi
Last recorded121,822 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 AVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,822 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 121,822 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,107 miles

Nearside Rear Power cable to boot mounted audio equipment routed through NSR seat belt

Fail 11 Aug 2023 98,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Power cable to boot mounted audio equipment routed through NSR seat belt

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,223 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 72,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,143 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Rear both tyres perishing between tread

Pass 30 May 2017 52,757 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perishing/cracking in treads

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,395 miles

both rear tyres cracking/spliting

Pass 12 May 2015 35,957 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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MT12 AVE is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 MT12 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

MT12 AVE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is MT12 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 AVE 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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