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AL07 MEN

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,517 mi
Last recorded112,517 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL07 MEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 112,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 117,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 117,128 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 117,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,099 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 103,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,896 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Front Number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has small cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,896 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Front Number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has small cut on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,199 miles

Centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & wearing smooth on shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) & wearing smooth on shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

The 2 items (AF) hanging from rear view mirror at time of test do not seriously obstruct view

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,329 miles

Front dented/damage to front grill

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front dented/damage to front grill

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,237 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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AL07 MEN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AL07 MEN, 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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AL07 MEN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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