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NA12 FDM

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 FDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 113,224 miles

rear wiper not working ?

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 5 Nov 2025 113,224 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission both drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper not working ?

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,618 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 98,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,791 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 97,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,306 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 66,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 59,482 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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 FDM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NA12 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA12 FDM registered?

NA12 FDM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is NA12 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 FDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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