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A3 GSW

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,728 mi
Last recorded83,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GSW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,728 miles

under-sealed

Fail 1 Jun 2026 83,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

under-sealed

Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,236 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,600 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 69,382 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 69,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2022 63,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,430 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 45,636 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 45,631 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 27,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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A3 GSW is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 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 Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 GSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 GSW registered?

A3 GSW is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is A3 GSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GSW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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