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MV62 VXB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 VXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 109,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 104,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,988 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 89,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Spare tyre defective spare wheel emergency canister missing ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 65,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Spare tyre defective spare wheel emergency canister missing ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front tyre has cuts not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,551 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 VXB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV62 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

MV62 VXB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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