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NG12 BKJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,016 mi
Last recorded59,016 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 BKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,016 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 53,623 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 47,735 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 47,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 45,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,042 miles

Offside Rear Inner Light Lens Damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer area of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,515 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,125 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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NG12 BKJ 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 91.7%.

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 NG12 BKJ, 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 NG12 BKJ registered?

NG12 BKJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is NG12 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG12 BKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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