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MW12 ZWX

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,562 mi
Last recorded189,562 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 189,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 186,296 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 175,084 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 173,515 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 173,515 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 166,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 151,640 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 141,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 141,978 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush.BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 129,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 129,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,735 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 ZWX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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