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NG12 DNE

2012 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,728 mi
Last recorded175,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 DNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 175,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 162,418 miles

oil level warning illuminated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front washer innop

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning illuminated indicating a fault.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 146,607 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 146,607 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 143,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,644 miles

Front bumper damage

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,644 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front bumper damage

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,622 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 81,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,513 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,513 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,390 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front BONNET DAMAGED

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,040 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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NG12 DNE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NG12 DNE, 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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NG12 DNE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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