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NL12 HYN

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,512 mi
Last recorded54,512 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 HYN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,512 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,243 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 51,243 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 47,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,900 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 HYN is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc 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 NL12 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

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

Is NL12 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 HYN 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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