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NJ12 JKU

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 JKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.28mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,037 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,027 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.7mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.1mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,124 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,258 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Engine Cover / Under Tray Fitted

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JKU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

NJ12 JKU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is NJ12 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 JKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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