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NJ62 UKO

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,387 mi
Last recorded109,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 UKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,110 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside front headlight cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2025 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside front headlight cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,410 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 90,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,924 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 81,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,957 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 63,957 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))

Wheel alignment

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,596 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

No emissions print out

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,988 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 UKO is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UKO, 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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NJ62 UKO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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