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MU51 COL

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,666 mi
Last recorded134,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 COL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 134,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 134,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 127,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,866 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 112,848 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate incorrect Both front and rear plates incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm tread devoid inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,731 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,842 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,549 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and 2mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,668 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 35,668 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Undertrays fitted

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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MU51 COL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MU51 COL, 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 MU51 COL registered?

MU51 COL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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