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NU62 NGF

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,768 mi
Last recorded159,768 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 NGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 159,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 150,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 150,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 139,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 106,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake discs dust cover slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 106,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake discs dust cover slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,298 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,756 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,173 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,173 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 25,684 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Air frashner on the intera mirror. Remove this to pass the MOT. (8.3.1d)

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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NU62 NGF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 NU62 NGF, 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 NU62 NGF registered?

NU62 NGF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NU62 NGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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