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N84 TES

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,521 mi
Last recorded81,521 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN84 TES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 81,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 74,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 70,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,589 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 159,596 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 159,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,106 miles

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 147,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,297 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inner faces

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need changing soon (3.5.1g)

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

front-rear undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,297 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inner faces

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need changing soon (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

front-rear undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,394 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N84 TES is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N84 TES, 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 N84 TES registered?

N84 TES is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is N84 TES safe to buy?

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