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ND12 ERY

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,856 mi
Last recorded131,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 ERY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill squashed

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 131,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill squashed

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 129,329 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread pattern worn 3mm and worn on inner edge flush (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s rear linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 129,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread pattern worn 3mm and worn on inner edge flush (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s rear linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 126,393 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s rear linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 126,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s rear linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,332 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 118,262 miles

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

Offside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie joint perishing and has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill section has damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill section has damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,674 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding

front tyres worn on outer edges

mark through windscreen

osr indicator discoloured

play in osf drop link

Fail 21 Nov 2020 97,674 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroding

front tyres worn on outer edges

mark through windscreen

osr indicator discoloured

play in osf drop link

Pass 21 May 2019 82,160 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle exhaust corroded and worn but system still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front under tray fitted preventing some underside inspection

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 70,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 61,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 52,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to tesr rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 43,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Small cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ERY is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ND12 ERY, 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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ND12 ERY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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