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NJ12 JWF

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,313 mi
Last recorded159,313 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 JWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 143,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,699 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,488 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 109,488 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,698 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 81,572 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 81,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,645 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 33,645 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,186 miles

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 JWF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

NJ12 JWF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is NJ12 JWF safe to buy?

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