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NJ62 LNO

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,709 mi
Last recorded144,709 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 LNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,709 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 137,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,110 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,664 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 61,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,478 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,609 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,875 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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NJ62 LNO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJ62 LNO, 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 NJ62 LNO registered?

NJ62 LNO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is NJ62 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 LNO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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