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AF62 PVL

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,636 mi
Last recorded121,636 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 PVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,752 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 88,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low pointing to floor , adjuster not working , and drivers control not working (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn down on inner edge showing cords, 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working, one just touching bottom of windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,897 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 74,889 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replace close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replace close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 60,874 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 60,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 33,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear on 3mm and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,728 miles

Inner tread of nearside rear tyre slightly uneven.

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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AF62 PVL is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF62 PVL, 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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AF62 PVL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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