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AF12 NWW

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,423 mi
Last recorded98,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 56,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,006 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall outer damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,861 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 26,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NWW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NWW, 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

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What year was AF12 NWW registered?

AF12 NWW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is AF12 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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