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ND12 TYX

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 TYX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,727 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,175 miles

Rear chassis rails slight corrosion

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,822 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,734 miles

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 77,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,351 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 53,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,056 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,698 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 28,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TYX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

ND12 TYX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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