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A3 PLV

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,553 mi
Last recorded20,553 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PLV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 20,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 20,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 19,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 18,623 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 18,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 18,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 17,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,368 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in the treads

Pass 12 Feb 2019 14,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 11,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 10,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 7,320 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 5,171 miles

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 PLV is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

A3 PLV is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A3 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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