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AO62 YYR

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,044 mi
Last recorded126,044 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 126,044 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 126,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,787 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,227 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to go lumpy and out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,889 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,025 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 32,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YYR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

AO62 YYR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is AO62 YYR safe to buy?

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