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NX62 YLV

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 YLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 73,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,271 miles

Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting To Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Loose / Marking The Screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 71,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall, 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting To Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 4mm, 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Loose / Marking The Screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise wheel alignment. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,326 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 51,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 45,622 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 40,606 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2018 40,606 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres 3mm

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,538 miles

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

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 35,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,450 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NX62 YLV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NX62 YLV, 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 NX62 YLV registered?

NX62 YLV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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