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BL61 NTJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,691 mi
Last recorded101,691 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 NTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 101,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 95,484 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 95,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely disc corroded (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely disc corroded (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to brake backing plates

corrosion to suspension parts

damage to offside sill

exhaust sleeve corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 88,224 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to brake backing plates

corrosion to suspension parts

damage to offside sill

exhaust sleeve corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,574 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 80,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 73,902 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage (no cords

Offside Front brake disc and pads sign of heat damage

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,436 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 36,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,601 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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BL61 NTJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL61 NTJ, 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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BL61 NTJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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