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NG12 TGF

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 TGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 102,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,595 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2023 75,328 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,628 miles

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 56,750 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,303 miles

Undertrays fitted, preventing view of testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,351 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 35,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder 205/55/16 ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,766 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 TGF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 NG12 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

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

Is NG12 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG12 TGF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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