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NL12 MBO

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,352 mi
Last recorded119,352 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 MBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 119,352 miles

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,892 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2025 93,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,156 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 May 2023 48,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 46,924 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,662 miles

'age' cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,290 miles

nearside front and offside front tyre valves perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,285 miles

under trays and cover fitted restricting view of components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,542 miles

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,199 miles

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)

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 MBO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MBO, 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 NL12 MBO registered?

NL12 MBO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is NL12 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 MBO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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