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AK62 EBV

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,718 mi
Last recorded179,718 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 179,718 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 179,718 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 167,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 150,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,760 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 134,760 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 107,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,969 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,900 miles

Front brake pads wider than discs

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EBV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

AK62 EBV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AK62 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 EBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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