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N6 VFX

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,799 mi
Last recorded169,799 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 VFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 169,799 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 169,785 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer wall - worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 163,119 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 163,119 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 155,565 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 155,531 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 155,501 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 136,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn to legal limit 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s front tyre worn on inner-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 136,680 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn to legal limit 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s front tyre worn on inner-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,987 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 110,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,726 miles

nothing emitted on emissions test

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,661 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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N6 VFX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N6 VFX, 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 N6 VFX registered?

N6 VFX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is N6 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 VFX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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