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NA12 FBF

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,885 mi
Last recorded141,885 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 FBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 141,885 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 131,306 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 16 Oct 2024 131,305 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 120,574 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Slight leak on exhaust joint

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 72,813 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Fail 8 May 2019 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 11 May 2018 59,333 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front abs wiring incorrectly routed

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear unable to see coil springs fully

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,739 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 36,137 miles

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

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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NA12 FBF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NA12 FBF, 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 NA12 FBF registered?

NA12 FBF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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