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NV12 OAC

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,101 mi
Last recorded30,101 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 OAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 30,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,956 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 28,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 26,916 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 26,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 20,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 18,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2020 17,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 15,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 13,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 4,789 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 943 miles

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 OAC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,650cc petrol 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 NV12 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

NV12 OAC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NV12 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 OAC 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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