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N18 MEX

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 MEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 90,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,723 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,442 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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N18 MEX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N18 MEX, 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 N18 MEX registered?

N18 MEX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is N18 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 MEX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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