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MV12 HSZ

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,218 mi
Last recorded26,218 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 HSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 26,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 21,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 14,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 10,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 6,519 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 5,123 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 4,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 4,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 3,797 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 3,442 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 2,420 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 HSZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV12 HSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV12 HSZ registered?

MV12 HSZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MV12 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 HSZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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