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N9 XDB

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,255 mi
Last recorded137,255 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 XDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 137,255 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 137,255 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 131,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,234 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 116,234 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,881 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 2 Aug 2022 109,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,975 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,556 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,031 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,856 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 70,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,615 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front with smooth inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 57,615 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Damage to nearside rear bumper

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front with smooth inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,217 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 34,217 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N9 XDB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N9 XDB, 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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N9 XDB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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