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AF12 NJZ

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 132,337 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 132,337 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 121,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamp has a crack (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near anti-roll bar carrier bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 101,513 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 101,509 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,736 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AF12 NJZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red 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 AF12 NJZ, 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 AF12 NJZ registered?

AF12 NJZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2012.

Is AF12 NJZ safe to buy?

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