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ML62 XPO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 69,890 miles

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,606 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 66,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 64,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 61,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 50,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 47,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing badly

Nearside Rear tyre peishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,854 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray fitted obscuring 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 XPO 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 91.7%.

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 ML62 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

ML62 XPO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is ML62 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 XPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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