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NC12 XOD

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,131 mi
Last recorded163,131 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 163,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 159,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 155,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 155,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 148,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 138,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 133,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 121,902 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,056 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,634 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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NC12 XOD 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 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 NC12 XOD, 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 NC12 XOD registered?

NC12 XOD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is NC12 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 XOD 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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