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NC12 ZXR

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,207 mi
Last recorded110,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 ZXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 110,207 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 110,207 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 68,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 53,880 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,935 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 43,838 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,716 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 27,672 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 ZXR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

NC12 ZXR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is NC12 ZXR safe to buy?

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