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NH12 MUM

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,696 mi
Last recorded113,696 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH12 MUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 113,696 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 113,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,867 miles

oil leak gearbox

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,519 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,553 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 54,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nailed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,419 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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NH12 MUM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 NH12 MUM, 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 NH12 MUM registered?

NH12 MUM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is NH12 MUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH12 MUM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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