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NJ61 AWV

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 AWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 67,681 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,952 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 8 Nov 2024 55,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 2 Dec 2023 49,257 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Lower signs of coolant leek

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,202 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 29,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 14 Dec 2018 29,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,293 miles

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

service light on dash

Fail 2 Jan 2018 24,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

service light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2016 19,723 miles

covers obstructing view

no oil showing on dip stick, 1 litre esp oil was required to continue mot

Pass 21 Oct 2015 13,787 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 10,200 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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NJ61 AWV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ61 AWV, 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 NJ61 AWV registered?

NJ61 AWV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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