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ML62 XPF

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,346 mi
Last recorded122,346 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,346 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 117,634 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2024 117,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 111,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 96,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,266 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 89,435 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,436 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 81,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 70,340 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,865 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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 XPF 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 78.6%.

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 ML62 XPF, 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 ML62 XPF registered?

ML62 XPF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is ML62 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 XPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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