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NG12 FSE

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 FSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,519 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 124,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,703 miles

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

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

O/s rear light unit cracked but not showing white light to rear

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 116,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

O/s rear light unit cracked but not showing white light to rear

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,735 miles

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

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

N/s rear tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

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

O/s rear light lens cracked but no affect on light output

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Fail 3 Feb 2023 110,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not always lock into flexible stalk correctly and may become unclipped during use (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

N/s rear tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

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

O/s rear light lens cracked but no affect on light output

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,249 miles

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

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

O/s rear light lens cracked but no affect on light output

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 101,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Unable to lock belt buckle into flexible stalk locking mechanism (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

O/s rear light lens cracked but no affect on light output

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust clamps corroded

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2021 89,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust clamps corroded

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

small cut in n/s/f tyre inner side-wall

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,104 miles

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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NG12 FSE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG12 FSE, 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 FSE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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