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NIW 8488

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 8488
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,399 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 56,909 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 56,908 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,979 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

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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NIW 8488 is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc 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 NIW 8488, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIW 8488 registered?

NIW 8488 is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is NIW 8488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIW 8488 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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