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NAN 40

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,336 mi
Last recorded83,336 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAN 40
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 83,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 18,638 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 18,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,429 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,847 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 528,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,656 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,247 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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NAN 40 is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NAN 40, 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 NAN 40 registered?

NAN 40 is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is NAN 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAN 40 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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