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N27 ATH

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,565 mi
Last recorded102,565 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 ATH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 83,301 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 57,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 47,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,247 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front worn badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,594 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 15,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N27 ATH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N27 ATH, 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 N27 ATH registered?

N27 ATH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is N27 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N27 ATH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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