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NL62 YZC

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,003 mi
Last recorded134,003 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 YZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,003 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,217 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 119,340 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator snapped

Fail 8 Oct 2022 119,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator snapped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,788 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,777 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 109,777 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 69,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,240 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,958 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 YZC is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

NL62 YZC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is NL62 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 YZC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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