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NV04 JDV

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,954 mi
Last recorded106,954 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 JDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 105,450 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 103,751 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 99,528 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 99,528 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking ,shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 94,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 94,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 89,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,420 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers leaving slight marks on windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,921 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 49,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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NV04 JDV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV04 JDV, 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 NV04 JDV registered?

NV04 JDV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is NV04 JDV safe to buy?

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