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AK62 CWO

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,714 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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,562 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 85,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 80,773 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 80,773 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,801 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 70,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,209 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,750 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 48,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CWO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CWO, 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 CWO registered?

AK62 CWO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AK62 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 CWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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