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NL12 XBA

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 72,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 52,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 49,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,361 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XBA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

NL12 XBA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is NL12 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 XBA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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