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AO62 XFU

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,625 mi
Last recorded154,625 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 154,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 149,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,420 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to screen on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 140,655 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to screen on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 125,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 78,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,628 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,703 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AO62 XFU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

AO62 XFU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for AO62 XFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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