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MV12 MTE

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,555 mi
Last recorded157,555 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 MTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,555 miles

Offside Front panel loose but not dangerous

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 150,699 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 150,699 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,488 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 145,488 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,166 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge on 3.5m

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to n/s rear light unit

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,662 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2021 133,731 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/front brake wear wire not connected (taped up)

o/s/front shock absorber damp

wipers slight smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2021 133,680 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/front brake wear wire not connected (taped up)

o/s/front shock absorber damp

wipers slight smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2020 131,527 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,034 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,976 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,063 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 MTE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTE, 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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MV12 MTE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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