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AK62 CWA

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,667 mi
Last recorded166,667 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 166,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 166,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 163,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 158,385 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 158,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 155,195 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 151,091 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 151,091 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 145,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 145,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 136,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 127,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,968 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,564 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres nearing legal limits +- 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,145 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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AK62 CWA is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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