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NL12 XHD

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,392 mi
Last recorded96,392 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,076 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,085 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 76,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,505 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S & N/S REAR TYRES, CUTS/SPLITS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 69,498 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S & N/S REAR TYRES, CUTS/SPLITS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,990 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 59,145 miles

o/s rear brake disc in rusty condition

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XHD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

NL12 XHD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is NL12 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 XHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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