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AJ61 NPY

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 NPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40xzr18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 74,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40x zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40xzr18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,869 miles

front inner facings starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2023 61,076 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 58,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 54,777 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 42,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 32,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,593 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,812 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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AJ61 NPY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ61 NPY, 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 AJ61 NPY registered?

AJ61 NPY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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