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AF62 PSU

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,090 mi
Last recorded173,090 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 PSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 173,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE IS PERISHED / CRACKED ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE IS PERISHED / CRACKED ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 154,191 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low tread n/s rear 1.8mm o/s rear 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 154,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low tread n/s rear 1.8mm o/s rear 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 147,463 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 147,463 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,681 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 137,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,449 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 26 Jul 2018 95,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,415 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 17 Oct 2017 88,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,578 miles

Emissions to low to test

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,113 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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AF62 PSU is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF62 PSU, 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 AF62 PSU registered?

AF62 PSU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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