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NJ12 GZU

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 GZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,795 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,561 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,772 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 71,802 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking edge of tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking, under inflated ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 66,932 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking, under inflated ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damaged and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear due to brake binding, wheel bearing needs to be checked on retest

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,418 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 51,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advised wheel aligment check due to tyre wear

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,415 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 GZU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ12 GZU, 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 NJ12 GZU registered?

NJ12 GZU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is NJ12 GZU safe to buy?

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