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MW12 YBC

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,782 mi
Last recorded80,782 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 YBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,782 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has impact damage but no sharp edges

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,400 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Aug 2024 67,254 miles

Rear Wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Aug 2023 61,796 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,836 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 55,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads have heat damage

Rear rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 50,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 47,768 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,638 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,027 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,571 miles

plastic covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,516 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 YBC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MW12 YBC, 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 MW12 YBC registered?

MW12 YBC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is MW12 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 YBC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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