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NL62 ZBC

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,617 mi
Last recorded115,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 115,617 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 100,648 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 91,371 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,559 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 86,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

fuel lamp on.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,093 miles

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,768 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 ZBC is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

NL62 ZBC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is NL62 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 ZBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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