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NG12 TGK

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,686 mi
Last recorded71,686 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 TGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 71,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,686 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,042 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,986 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 51,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has damage to inner sidewall/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,624 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to side wall ()

Offside Front tyre perished on inner side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Wear lip on front disc brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2016 35,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,076 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 TGK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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