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NJ12 HCO

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,907 mi
Last recorded134,907 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 HCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror slightly damaged

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 134,907 miles

Front Direction indicator not working o/s/f n/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror slightly damaged

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2023 133,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame & Suspension Arms corroded o/s, n/s

Fail 23 Sep 2023 133,289 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame & Suspension Arms corroded o/s, n/s

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,087 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,087 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,039 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,726 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,624 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,697 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 HCO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ12 HCO, 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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NJ12 HCO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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