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N7 TXX

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,211 mi
Last recorded86,211 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 TXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 79,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 79,400 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 70,312 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,150 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 61,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working llb382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour llb581 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17/94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,780 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 32,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced 5watt festoon bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N7 TXX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N7 TXX, 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 N7 TXX registered?

N7 TXX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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