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MT12 UAC

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,395 mi
Last recorded31,395 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 UAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 31,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 29,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 28,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,722 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 26,722 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,747 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 24,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,792 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 20,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,310 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UAC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

MT12 UAC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is MT12 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 UAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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