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N55 DJE

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,311 mi
Last recorded64,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 DJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 64,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 59,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 56,422 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 54,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 52,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,657 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 42,657 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,203 miles

eml light on

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,687 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,011 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on main tread

underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,238 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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N55 DJE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 N55 DJE, 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 N55 DJE registered?

N55 DJE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is N55 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 DJE 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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