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NL12 WGA

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,582 mi
Last recorded94,582 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall so unrepairable ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 94,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall so unrepairable ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R17 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage/225-45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R17 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/225-45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,843 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 77,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,608 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,553 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 15 Sep 2018 44,370 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 36,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 24,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,888 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 WGA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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