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NA12 UFN

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,418 mi
Last recorded146,418 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 146,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 146,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 137,569 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 137,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 129,068 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 120,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [225/45/17] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 107,817 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 107,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/ 45/ r 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/ 45/ r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2021 97,305 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 97,302 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,059 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,425 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,930 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,865 miles

emissions to clean to test

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,277 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to split

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 UFN is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

NA12 UFN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NA12 UFN safe to buy?

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