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NC04 KLY

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 KLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 116,846 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 113,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 113,410 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,042 miles

2 bottom arms rear bushes slight movement Near side front tyre low nearside rear tyre low

Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,337 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,335 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 8 May 2015 40,746 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut,but not exposing cords

Fail 8 May 2015 40,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut,but not exposing cords

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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NC04 KLY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NC04 KLY, 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 NC04 KLY registered?

NC04 KLY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is NC04 KLY safe to buy?

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