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MT12 DXY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,873 mi
Last recorded165,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 DXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 165,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 150,438 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly discoloured becoming delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion O/S worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded worse than N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 90,648 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking on inner sidewall

Service Light on dash display

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking on inner sidewall

Service Light on dash display

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,162 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,567 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 52,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 DXY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT12 DXY, 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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MT12 DXY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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