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MV12 XKS

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,711 mi
Last recorded136,711 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 XKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,711 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,716 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working driver door mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,475 miles

Emission not detected rev limiter fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,068 miles

engine cover fitted

underteray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 102,068 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted

underteray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,174 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 225/40x18 92 y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission passed visual inspected no black smoke

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 XKS is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

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

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