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MW12 WVP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 WVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 74,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 74,820 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2024 71,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 71,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 71,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s & n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s & n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,878 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,770 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,965 miles

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

exhaust sleeve rotten

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,497 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,520 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,521 miles

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 WVP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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