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MT12 URK

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,120 mi
Last recorded156,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 URK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 156,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 148,063 miles

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

Rear Under body surface rust

Fail 6 May 2023 148,063 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Under body surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2022 142,593 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2021 135,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 132,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,359 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inner side wall damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,010 miles

osr tyrewall cut / damaged but not exposing chords

Fail 10 Jul 2015 105,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osr tyrewall cut / damaged but not exposing chords

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 URK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URK, 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 URK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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