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MT12 GGJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,994 mi
Last recorded169,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 169,994 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 169,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles lower inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 160,821 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 160,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 145,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 109,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,642 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,124 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 GGJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GGJ, 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 GGJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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