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NJ12 HDL

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,162 mi
Last recorded135,162 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 135,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 129,385 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 122,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,421 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 114,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,162 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 72,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,811 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,482 miles

washer fluid leak from offside front of car but only when rear washer operated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,929 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,929 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 HDL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is NJ12 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 HDL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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