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N8 DCX

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,673 mi
Last recorded100,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 DCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/1.6mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,3,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,3,4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,614 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 52,992 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2 mm

n/s/r tyre on 2 mm

o/s/f tyre on 2 mm

o/s/r tyre on 4 mm

underfloor shields fitted to vehicle limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,795 miles

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

Offside Front 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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N8 DCX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N8 DCX, 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 N8 DCX registered?

N8 DCX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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