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NJ12 DWC

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 DWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 122,506 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 114,165 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 113,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,783 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

componets rusty underside

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,285 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on very inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,597 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,538 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,161 miles

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 28 Apr 2015 31,027 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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NJ12 DWC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJ12 DWC, 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 NJ12 DWC registered?

NJ12 DWC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is NJ12 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 DWC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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