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MU54 AKG

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,385 mi
Last recorded199,385 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 AKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 199,385 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 119,384 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2025 112,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,410 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R indicator showing white light

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s licence plate light inop

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R indicator showing white light

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s licence plate light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,838 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cuts and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 58,420 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 58,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,339 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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MU54 AKG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MU54 AKG, 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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MU54 AKG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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