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NJ62 UOO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,760 mi
Last recorded116,760 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,760 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 116,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,536 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 110,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,748 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger seat unable to slide

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger seat unable to slide

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,998 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,897 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,987 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,113 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,751 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,811 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 UOO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

NJ62 UOO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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