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N14 VDS

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,421 mi
Last recorded167,421 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 VDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 167,421 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 164,928 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 161,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 156,281 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 156,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 147,930 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output front & rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 147,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output front & rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,581 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 103,307 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 79,123 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick reqs front disc (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,514 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,514 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

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 VDS is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N14 VDS, 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 VDS registered?

N14 VDS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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