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AO62 VZE

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low , minor cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low , minor cuts , nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 96,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 85,755 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,910 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 77,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 45,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 45,864 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

too few smoke emissions emitted to trigger smoke test (no print out possible)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 24,527 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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AO62 VZE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO62 VZE, 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 AO62 VZE registered?

AO62 VZE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is AO62 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VZE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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