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MT12 CBX

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 CBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 93,368 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 89,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,988 miles

Offside Front sun visor slight damage but staying up

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2021 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front sun visor slight damage but staying up

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,144 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,485 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,942 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 20,942 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre tread is low

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 CBX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 CBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT12 CBX registered?

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

Is MT12 CBX safe to buy?

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