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NL12 LFX

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,673 mi
Last recorded147,673 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 LFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 147,673 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 142,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

underside sill and engine covers fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2022 142,192 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 118,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 117,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,901 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,831 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,831 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,793 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LFX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LFX, 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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NL12 LFX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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