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MV12 YJB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 YJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 141,514 miles

Exhaust system degraded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 130,799 miles

1 x clamp missing from center exhaust jointing tube

Fail 4 Dec 2023 130,797 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

1 x clamp missing from center exhaust jointing tube

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,530 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

display showing picture of dpf filter

Pass 2 Oct 2021 109,230 miles

Front brake discs inner faces edges show slight rusting

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,375 miles

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

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 !!! ON LEGAL LIMIT !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 80,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge !!! ON LEGAL LIMIT !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,414 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,414 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YJB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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