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ML62 ZVO

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ZVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (cracked)...... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (cracked)...... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 87,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 50,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,616 miles

vehicle undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,191 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,644 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,129 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)

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 ZVO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

ML62 ZVO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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