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NG61 GRF

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,879 mi
Last recorded104,879 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG61 GRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 104,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 99,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 93,857 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 93,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 86,830 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 86,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2021 81,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 81,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 77,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,083 miles

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front number plate cracked

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 76,083 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front number plate cracked

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,592 miles

emissions to clean to receive a printout but passed mot check

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 64,592 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to receive a printout but passed mot check

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,597 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

o/s/r coil Spring corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,055 miles

Emissions to clean to read

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,198 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/40r18

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

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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NG61 GRF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NG61 GRF, 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 NG61 GRF registered?

NG61 GRF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is NG61 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG61 GRF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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