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NL62 CSO

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,601 mi
Last recorded62,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 CSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,221 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 58,556 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,527 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 51,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,434 miles

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Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,982 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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NL62 CSO is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,390cc 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 NL62 CSO, 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 NL62 CSO registered?

NL62 CSO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is NL62 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 CSO 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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