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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW12XNF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 129,469 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,351 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- wiper blades smearing windscreen
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,330 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,820 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,106 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2023 14 Jun 202617 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,106 MI
14 Jun 202624 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,038 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2022 14 Jun 202623 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake not operating at caliper (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
21 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,920 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,224 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019 14 Jun 20262 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,314 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019 14 Jun 20268 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,599 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018 14 Jun 20268 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 42,599 MI
14 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,591 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW12XNF was registered on 2012-03-06
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