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MV12 MUP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,056 mi
Last recorded89,056 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,284 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension including subframe surface rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2025 85,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension including subframe surface rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,069 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 75,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 61,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 60,373 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 60,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,921 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 55,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,523 miles

No emissions detected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MUP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

MV12 MUP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is MV12 MUP safe to buy?

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