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MV62 VWU

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,686 mi
Last recorded103,686 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 VWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 103,686 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 103,683 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,755 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 92,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 82,857 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,234 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2022 70,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,236 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,867 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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MV62 VWU is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MV62 VWU, 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 MV62 VWU registered?

MV62 VWU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for MV62 VWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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