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NL12 PVO

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 106,693 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2025 106,693 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2024 94,693 miles

underbody covers

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,109 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to central exhaust seperated in two (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,185 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 74,148 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,787 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,468 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,430 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,802 miles

No emissions detected

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 PVO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

NL12 PVO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NL12 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 PVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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