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ND12 HKU

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,870 mi
Last recorded101,870 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 HKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,293 miles

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Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (225/40r18)

Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,768 miles

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (225/40r18)

Fail 27 Jul 2019 95,740 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (225/40r18)

Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,114 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 91,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,516 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,031 miles

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,903 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 69,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HKU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

ND12 HKU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is ND12 HKU safe to buy?

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