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AB05 NAS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 NAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,359 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,183 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,084 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 95,612 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,340 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,669 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of offside rear adult seat belt.. Child seat is fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,427 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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AB05 NAS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 AB05 NAS, 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 AB05 NAS registered?

AB05 NAS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AB05 NAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 NAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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