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NA12 FFM

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 FFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,475 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 89,475 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,565 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 86,586 miles

park brake lever has little amount of reserve travel

park brake possibly not operating on n/s/r

Pass 17 Jul 2021 83,475 miles

park brake only just meets minimum MOT efficiency criteria

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,155 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 79,155 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,488 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,875 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Rear brake discs corroded on outer surfaces

Rear washer not working

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,579 miles

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 FFM is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

NA12 FFM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is NA12 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 FFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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