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NL12 FMM

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,882 mi
Last recorded132,882 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 FMM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 132,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 114,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,821 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 91,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,389 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,384 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,812 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil needed

Fail 11 Dec 2019 86,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and parking brake low (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,349 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess BRAKES FEEL STIFF STRIP CHECK REAR BRAKES NEXT SERVICE CALIPERS AND CABLES REQ ATTENTION COPPER GREASE (1.1.15 (a))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER DISCS FACES ARE SCORED WORN STRIP CHECK NEXT TIME PADS ARE REQ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wax oil grease all pipes hoses and under body preventive maintenance does work ADVISE ONLY

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,743 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 53,210 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 53,210 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

OSR tyre is cracked on inside

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 FMM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL12 FMM, 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 NL12 FMM registered?

NL12 FMM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is NL12 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 FMM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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