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NJ12 HDU

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 HDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 77,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 70,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 65,809 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 65,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 60,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 60,112 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 54,532 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 54,532 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 50,599 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,684 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions too clean to read

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 HDU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc 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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

NJ12 HDU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is NJ12 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 HDU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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