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ND12 EPL

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

133,048 mi
Last recorded133,048 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 EPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 133,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 130,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 121,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,827 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,474 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 74,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 66,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 59,146 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 59,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ND12 EPL 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 ND12 EPL, 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 ND12 EPL registered?

ND12 EPL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is ND12 EPL safe to buy?

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