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NL12 XBG

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XBG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,626 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 121,625 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn uneven n/s getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 115,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 101,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 88,695 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 88,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,168 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,690 miles

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 XBG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

NL12 XBG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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