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NA12 UFR

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 UFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,186 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 109,161 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,189 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 97,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER BULK HEAD SPLIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL SPLIT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2023 94,457 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

NAIL O/S/R TYRE

O/S/F INNER BAY CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 21 Jul 2023 94,457 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear MIRROR GLASS MISSING (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured SPLIT AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured SPLIT AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

NAIL O/S/R TYRE

O/S/F INNER BAY CORRODED

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,429 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 89,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,831 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 UFR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

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

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