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AK62 BYB

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 155,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 155,150 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 151,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 151,772 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,701 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 140,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 136,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 133,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face is deteriorating, also both front discs are worn to their wear indicators, advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked/damaged but not affecting lamp operation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer face is slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, discs worn, close to wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,087 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 123,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 118,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,986 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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AK62 BYB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK62 BYB, 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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AK62 BYB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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