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ND61 LPU

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,050 mi
Last recorded185,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 LPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 185,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 168,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 159,283 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 151,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm legal limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken headlight not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm legal limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm legal limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight bracket broken headlight not insecure

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 147,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken headlight not insecure

Offside Front headlight bracket broken headlight not insecure

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 139,184 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 130,394 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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ND61 LPU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ND61 LPU, 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 ND61 LPU registered?

ND61 LPU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is ND61 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND61 LPU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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