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AP62 FPT

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,448 mi
Last recorded130,448 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 130,448 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 130,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 117,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,216 miles

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

Offside 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 14 Dec 2022 92,354 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 92,354 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,693 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 80,693 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,230 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 69,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,761 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,435 miles

Cracking inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre not to cords.

Slight cracking inner sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,754 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,473 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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AP62 FPT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP62 FPT, 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 AP62 FPT registered?

AP62 FPT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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