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NJ12 JKO

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,091 mi
Last recorded139,091 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 JKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 139,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,738 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,401 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,401 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,298 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,813 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JKO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKO, 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 JKO registered?

NJ12 JKO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NJ12 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 JKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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