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AU62 PFV

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,035 mi
Last recorded62,035 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 PFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 62,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of Tyre has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side of Tyre has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 61,913 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,440 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 49,748 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 49,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 43,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,499 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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AU62 PFV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU62 PFV, 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 AU62 PFV registered?

AU62 PFV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AU62 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 PFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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