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AV62 DWP

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,445 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 130,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected brake calper (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,301 miles

advise brake sirvo noise 2 oprate works ok windos tinted, dark. been standing screen chiped center lower

Fail 27 Sep 2024 116,301 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

advise brake sirvo noise 2 oprate works ok windos tinted, dark. been standing screen chiped center lower

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,063 miles

advise front pads rec replace

adviseosf on limet

Fail 3 Oct 2023 106,063 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

advise front pads rec replace

adviseosf on limet

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,330 miles

nsf iner arch damaged

nsr tyer on limet

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,337 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,330 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,587 miles

objects removed from windscreen prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,238 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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AV62 DWP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AV62 DWP, 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 AV62 DWP registered?

AV62 DWP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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