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N3 RYG

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

113,390 mi
Last recorded113,390 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 RYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,390 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2026 111,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2025 193,244 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,708 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 166,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,039 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 147,716 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 147,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 85,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,642 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 127,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,482 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 75,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/24/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,245 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 59,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,258 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted & child seat

Pass 27 May 2015 43,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,395 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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N3 RYG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 N3 RYG, 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 N3 RYG registered?

N3 RYG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for N3 RYG shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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