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NJ12 HBN

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 HBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,730 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 128,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,901 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,745 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in edge

Pass 9 Jun 2021 71,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,082 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,951 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,133 miles

Disc all round slightly lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,784 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 HBN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

NJ12 HBN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is NJ12 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 HBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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