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N17 RNB

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,539 mi
Last recorded86,539 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 RNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,555 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front + offside rear have a few small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover + undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,208 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,922 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,441 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,721 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2017 47,721 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,212 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 16 Oct 2015 34,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

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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N17 RNB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 N17 RNB, 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 N17 RNB registered?

N17 RNB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is N17 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 RNB 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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