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NA12 XPJ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 XPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 108,892 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 108,892 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 103,753 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 103,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 98,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 91,583 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 91,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 85,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 85,659 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2020 72,042 miles

front tyres low on the inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,543 miles

front brake pads worn very close to limit

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2019 59,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads worn very close to limit

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 40,433 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,581 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,879 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 XPJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

NA12 XPJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is NA12 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 XPJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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