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NG61 GUE

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,443 mi
Last recorded152,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG61 GUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 152,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 149,120 miles

rear suspension corroded not excessive

Fail 12 Jun 2025 149,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

rear suspension corroded not excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2024 146,528 miles

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear suspension drop link has slight play in a ball joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 144,139 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 144,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 140,252 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 140,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 140,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 137,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 128,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,453 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,539 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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 GUE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GUE, 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 NG61 GUE registered?

NG61 GUE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is NG61 GUE safe to buy?

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