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NG12 TFU

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 TFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,969 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 111,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,331 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 104,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,574 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,625 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,609 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 89,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2020 83,273 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,177 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,295 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,705 miles

unable to carry out full visual inspection due to undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 37,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 TFU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TFU, 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 NG12 TFU registered?

NG12 TFU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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