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AK62 EDC

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 105,094 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 105,094 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,916 miles

DPF Light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges close to limit 225/40R 18 92Wv905 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight wear on both edges

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,771 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,319 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 EDC is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

AK62 EDC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AK62 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 EDC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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