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MW12 YZU

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,802 mi
Last recorded154,802 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 YZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,802 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 154,802 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,423 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 154,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 148,615 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 148,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 144,531 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,868 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/f tyre slight wear and cracking on edges

o/s/f shocker damp/misting

o/s/f tyre bald/thin inner edge, close to cords and cracking on edges

o/s/r tyre cut/split outer wall, close to cords

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,270 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,314 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YZU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW12 YZU registered?

MW12 YZU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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The MOT history for MW12 YZU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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