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NK12 PAR

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK12 PAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 147,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 128,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 121,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 117,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre perish cracks to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 112,747 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror incorrect size, provides an adequate view to the rear.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 112,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror incorrect size, provides an adequate view to the rear.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,819 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,524 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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NK12 PAR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 NK12 PAR, 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 NK12 PAR registered?

NK12 PAR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is NK12 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK12 PAR 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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