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NJ62 OGD

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,487 mi
Last recorded102,487 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 OGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 102,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 102,487 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,397 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 91,397 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 84,825 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,206 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes starting to crack/split from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 68,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,065 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 60,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 43,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 42,150 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,570 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

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 OGD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ62 OGD, 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 NJ62 OGD registered?

NJ62 OGD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is NJ62 OGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 OGD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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