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NE51 DOG

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

248,693 mi
Last recorded248,693 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE51 DOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 248,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2026 160,794 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 160,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2026 227,443 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 230,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 149,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 219,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 220,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,567 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 138,567 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Does not provide a clear view to rear as glass held in place with tape (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 210,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 199,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 186,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,003 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 113,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 176,115 miles

nearside and offfside front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 21 Jan 2021 176,112 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offfside front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,793 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 163,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,526 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 152,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,572 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,646 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 148,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,717 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2016 136,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,102 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 40,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,662 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

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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NE51 DOG is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 NE51 DOG, 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 NE51 DOG registered?

NE51 DOG is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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