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AK62 CVY

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 123,417 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 123,417 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 120,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 109,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 101,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 93,117 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 86,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2021 86,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 66,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

coolant low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 35,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge balding. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 24,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 24,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 16,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CVY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CVY, 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 AK62 CVY registered?

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

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