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MV62 YKX

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,994 mi
Last recorded124,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 YKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 124,994 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,035 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 115,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 92,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,214 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 m

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 m

Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 m

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 m

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,662 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 YKX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

MV62 YKX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for MV62 YKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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