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MK62 DBV

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear number plate light dim in operation

Pass 23 Nov 2024 105,442 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,160 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 103,160 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing collapsed. DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,538 miles

unable to see 2 x rear lower springs

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,538 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to see 2 x rear lower springs

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,690 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,690 miles

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

front brake pads worn? / wearing.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,718 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 60,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,507 miles

all tyres wearing low

front tyre valves perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,405 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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MK62 DBV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK62 DBV, 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 MK62 DBV registered?

MK62 DBV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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