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NV12 MBX

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,700 mi
Last recorded123,700 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 MBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 123,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 89,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,880 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,460 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,871 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,018 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 40,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,683 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 MBX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NV12 MBX, 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 NV12 MBX registered?

NV12 MBX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is NV12 MBX safe to buy?

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