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MW12 AFK

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,182 mi
Last recorded86,182 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 AFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak

Fail 3 Aug 2026 86,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2025 81,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,628 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive LEAKING FROM RADITOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,118 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive LEAKING FROM RADITOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,641 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking slightly along thread area. Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front windscreen damaged.

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres slightly cracking/perishing along thread area. Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,990 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 50,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 44,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 43,718 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MW12 AFK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW12 AFK, 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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MW12 AFK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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