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NJ62 UMR

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 UMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,434 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 94,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,948 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 72,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,673 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,612 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,578 miles

window screen has scratches

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 UMR is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

NJ62 UMR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is NJ62 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 UMR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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