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ND61 SZJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,173 mi
Last recorded119,173 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,742 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,051 miles

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 SZJ 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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

ND61 SZJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is ND61 SZJ safe to buy?

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