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NJ62 UNP

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,574 mi
Last recorded61,574 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 UNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,574 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 61,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. Tyre also has 2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,091 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 55,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,886 miles

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

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,083 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,465 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 UNP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

NJ62 UNP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is NJ62 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 UNP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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