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ND12 UCB

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,243 mi
Last recorded143,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 UCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 143,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,157 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 116,117 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,371 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,417 miles

under body covers fitted obstructing some areas

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,631 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 85,631 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working L.E.D. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror glass loose

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,197 miles

osr wheel is rubbing the inner wheel arch cover

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,307 miles

brake fluid condition dark

Fail 21 Sep 2018 63,307 miles

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

brake fluid condition dark

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,719 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,095 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 18,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,799 miles

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 UCB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc 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 ND12 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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