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ML62 XHK

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,393 mi
Last recorded135,393 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 135,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 127,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 116,778 miles

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,073 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,512 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,468 miles

Front anti roll bar links have slight play

Front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Rear lower track control arms lower bushes have slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,467 miles

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

Front anti roll bar links have slight play

Front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Rear lower track control arms lower bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,050 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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ML62 XHK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML62 XHK, 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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ML62 XHK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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