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N19 LSW

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,109 mi
Last recorded143,109 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 LSW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 143,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 123,823 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 123,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,861 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 91,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,248 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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N19 LSW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N19 LSW, 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 N19 LSW registered?

N19 LSW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is N19 LSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 LSW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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