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NX12 LCL

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,104 mi
Last recorded62,104 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 LCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 62,104 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 61,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2024 59,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 55,771 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,731 miles

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

Slight bind offside rear

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,416 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,243 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,032 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,709 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 25,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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NX12 LCL is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX12 LCL, 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 NX12 LCL registered?

NX12 LCL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is NX12 LCL safe to buy?

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