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AF12 NZH

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,135 mi
Last recorded108,135 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 108,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 105,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 105,912 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,319 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,664 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,143 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,299 miles

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 NZH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AF12 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

AF12 NZH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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