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NV12 MKZ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,986 mi
Last recorded132,986 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 MKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 132,986 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 129,097 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 129,092 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,028 miles

Covers Fitted To Underside

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,316 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 83,000 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,697 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MKZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKZ, 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

How do I check the history of NV12 MKZ?

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What year was NV12 MKZ registered?

NV12 MKZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is NV12 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 MKZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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