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N321 KEM

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,713 mi
Last recorded68,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 KEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,100 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 66,099 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,444 miles

225/40 18.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Extra outer sleeving. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Extra outer sleeving. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 57,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,838 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 54,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,438 miles

Oil around engine under tray - possible oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 37,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,246 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres has slight cracking in tread

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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N321 KEM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N321 KEM, 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 N321 KEM registered?

N321 KEM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is N321 KEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 KEM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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