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NJ12 JYV

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,965 mi
Last recorded93,965 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 JYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 93,965 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,096 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 91,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 79,784 miles

Nearside Steering rod inner joint has slight play

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted, restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around sump / breather & filler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spark plug HT Leads have been contacting exhaust heat shield

Fail 24 Aug 2023 79,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right mounts broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner areas , (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rod inner joint has slight play

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted, restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around sump / breather & filler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spark plug HT Leads have been contacting exhaust heat shield

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,231 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2021 62,230 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,817 miles

Engine sump corroded.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,447 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,173 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 JYV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ12 JYV registered?

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

Is NJ12 JYV safe to buy?

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