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NJ62 YOE

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,837 mi
Last recorded72,837 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 YOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 72,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,597 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly castellated

slight age cracks in all tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 57,572 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre castleated

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,052 miles

both rear tyres slightly castleated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pads wearing thin

rust lips on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,263 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,984 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs have rust lips

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,924 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

rust lips on front brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,797 miles

Engine covers fitted

Slight rust lips on front brake discs

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,050 miles

Engine covers fitted

Small age cracks in o/s/r tyre

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YOE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

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

Is NJ62 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 YOE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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