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NJ12 JKK

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,581 mi
Last recorded136,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 JKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch, from possible previous defective blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch from possible previous defective blade (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 121,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm, holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear + heavily scored/ pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, cracking from possible low tyre pressure but splitting enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch from possible previous defective blade (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,831 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch from a previous defective wiper blade, central to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 113,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, impact or cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch from a previous defective wiper blade, central to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,446 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,987 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 86,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,155 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 39,697 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 39,697 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JKK is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 JKK, 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 JKK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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