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AF62 VUB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,527 mi
Last recorded133,527 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 133,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,151 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 114,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,934 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,180 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Exhaust centre clamp corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside & nearside rear most suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 96,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Exhaust centre clamp corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside & nearside rear most suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,894 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 73,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,521 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 VUB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

AF62 VUB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AF62 VUB safe to buy?

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