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AF12 NZK

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,525 mi
Last recorded179,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 179,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 179,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 170,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 170,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 163,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 155,170 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 147,945 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,931 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 31 Jan 2020 133,880 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,161 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,069 miles

zero emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,254 miles

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

Sill Covers and Undertrays fitted

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 27 Feb 2016 55,636 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,266 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 44,266 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 NZK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZK, 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 NZK registered?

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

Is AF12 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NZK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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