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AV12 NFT

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,861 mi
Last recorded134,861 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,861 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,439 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 119,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached lower arm has hole and is very rusty and week very dangerous (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both have slight water damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,898 miles

Center Exhaust Sleeve Has 1 Clamp Broken Other Deteriorating Exhaust is Secure at Present

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 105,888 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Center Exhaust Sleeve Has 1 Clamp Broken Other Deteriorating Exhaust is Secure at Present

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 103,500 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,557 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,175 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,151 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,739 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,463 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

front tyres worn

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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AV12 NFT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV12 NFT, 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 AV12 NFT registered?

AV12 NFT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AV12 NFT safe to buy?

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