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AF12 NHP

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,883 mi
Last recorded68,883 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,946 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,760 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 46,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF12 NHP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF12 NHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF12 NHP?

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What year was AF12 NHP registered?

AF12 NHP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AF12 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NHP 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.

Does AF12 NHP have outstanding finance?

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