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MT12 HVB

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,672 mi
Last recorded130,672 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 130,672 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 110,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,544 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 88,544 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,388 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,322 miles

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear disc rusty

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,059 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 62,059 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,156 miles

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,156 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,778 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 45,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front worn bald on inner edge (3mm)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,373 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 35,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 HVB is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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