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NV12 AWN

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 AWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 122,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 119,940 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,688 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,526 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 7 Jun 2019 52,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,456 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 33,489 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in the side wall

Fail 25 May 2017 33,489 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in the side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,144 miles

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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NV12 AWN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NV12 AWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV12 AWN registered?

NV12 AWN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is NV12 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 AWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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