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NJ02 NEL

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 NEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,476 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Offside front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 5 Dec 2024 89,864 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,555 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 80,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 72,488 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,425 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 57,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,187 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,278 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,656 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,019 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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NJ02 NEL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ02 NEL, 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 NJ02 NEL registered?

NJ02 NEL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is NJ02 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ02 NEL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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