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N44 UDY

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,673 mi
Last recorded195,673 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 UDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 195,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 183,909 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 183,909 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo weak- inoperative on second press of pedal during brake test. (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated tyre(s) low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 180,781 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 171,259 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 171,259 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,847 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pad warning light on nut all brake pads are ok

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes in front lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,468 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 102,103 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 102,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,534 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,534 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N44 UDY is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N44 UDY, 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 N44 UDY registered?

N44 UDY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is N44 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 UDY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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