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NO02 NAV

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO02 NAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 145,560 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 Dec 2025 145,560 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Dec 2024 141,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Dec 2023 138,466 miles

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

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 30 Dec 2022 132,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,330 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 92,221 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 92,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,720 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,101 miles

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS 2MM

Offside Front TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS 2MM

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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NO02 NAV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NO02 NAV, 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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NO02 NAV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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