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AV62 URB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 URB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,908 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,526 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 50,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,051 miles

Both rear brake pads half worn

Both rear indicators slightly white

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,245 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 16,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (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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AV62 URB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV62 URB, 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 URB registered?

AV62 URB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is AV62 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 URB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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