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AK62 CBY

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,267 mi
Last recorded82,267 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / pitted (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,922 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,064 miles

advise corrosion on rear discs

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 CBY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 CBY registered?

AK62 CBY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is AK62 CBY safe to buy?

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