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MY55 EEN

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

253,425 mi
Last recorded253,425 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 EEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 253,425 miles

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 253,425 miles

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2024 248,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 240,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 233,947 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 224,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 215,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 207,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 195,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone A but less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 195,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cut and exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone A but less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 171,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,079 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 135,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,464 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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MY55 EEN is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 MY55 EEN, 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 MY55 EEN registered?

MY55 EEN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is MY55 EEN safe to buy?

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