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AF12 NWV

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,692 mi
Last recorded69,692 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 62,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 57,929 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 57,927 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 11 Mar 2023 54,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 51,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,667 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,695 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NWV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 NWV, 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 AF12 NWV registered?

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

Is AF12 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NWV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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