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NIL 8553

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8553
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tread depths 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre clamp corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 47,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,045 miles

Nearside side trim loose

under tray loose

Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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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NIL 8553 is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NIL 8553, 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 NIL 8553 registered?

NIL 8553 is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is NIL 8553 safe to buy?

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