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NL62 OZS

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 OZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,539 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 102,341 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,154 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,535 miles

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

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))

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2022 88,535 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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))

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,914 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 80,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,359 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,769 miles

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

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,693 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 43,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 31,827 miles

Removed item from drivers view prior to test

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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 OZS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OZS, 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 NL62 OZS registered?

NL62 OZS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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