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N14 FRK

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 FRK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 119,935 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,134 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 110,097 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 101,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,439 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,962 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 49,962 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,160 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 20,511 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 11,788 miles

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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N14 FRK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N14 FRK, 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 N14 FRK registered?

N14 FRK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is N14 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 FRK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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