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MT12 LFO

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,157 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2024 74,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 56,496 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 56,494 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,777 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 LFO is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol 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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

MT12 LFO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is MT12 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 LFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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