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NL62 OOU

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,840 mi
Last recorded111,840 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 OOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 111,840 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 111,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has flat spots around entire inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has flat spots around entire inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,125 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,499 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,132 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,082 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 43,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front 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 20 Sep 2016 32,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread also worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,686 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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NL62 OOU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 NL62 OOU, 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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NL62 OOU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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