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MV12 CZO

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 CZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 105,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 94,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,748 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 89,748 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 83,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 73,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 64,261 miles

Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components

Pass 17 Apr 2017 52,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished on tread pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on tread pattern

Pass 12 May 2016 41,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,822 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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MV12 CZO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red 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 MV12 CZO, 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 MV12 CZO registered?

MV12 CZO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is MV12 CZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 CZO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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