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ML62 YWB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,725 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 97,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear shockers worn (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,064 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 94,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,764 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,567 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe joining sleeve corroded on fixings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,756 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 7 Oct 2021 75,756 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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,616 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 70,615 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,970 miles

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,218 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YWB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YWB, 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 YWB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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