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AF62 TWM

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,628 mi
Last recorded117,628 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight dipped beam pattern visible but weak

Nearside Front suspension arm bush bolt significantly shorter then offside, no excessive play.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

item in windscreen not directly affecting drivers view

Fail 4 Sep 2025 117,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight dipped beam pattern visible but weak

Nearside Front suspension arm bush bolt significantly shorter then offside, no excessive play.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

item in windscreen not directly affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,240 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 102,240 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall and wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and wear on inner and outer tread also cuts on inner wall, recommend changing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall and wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and wear on inner and outer tread also cuts on inner wall, recommend changing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,468 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,677 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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AF62 TWM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TWM, 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 AF62 TWM registered?

AF62 TWM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AF62 TWM safe to buy?

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