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MK62 ZRA

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,809 mi
Last recorded173,809 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 173,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,798 miles

CANT GET TO REAR SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO TEST

Fail 8 Oct 2020 151,798 miles

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

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

CANT GET TO REAR SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO TEST

Pass 12 Oct 2019 140,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,963 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 126,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 110,164 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,836 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 92,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,132 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 ZRA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

MK62 ZRA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is MK62 ZRA safe to buy?

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