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MW08 MAY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,985 mi
Last recorded159,985 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 MAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 159,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 157,810 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 155,965 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 154,324 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 152,531 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 150,287 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 146,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 124,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,748 miles

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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MW08 MAY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MW08 MAY, 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 MW08 MAY registered?

MW08 MAY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is MW08 MAY safe to buy?

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