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AK62 FYA

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,517 mi
Last recorded136,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 136,517 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,901 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 123,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,902 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 89,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,894 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 66,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 66,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,344 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,715 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,322 miles

Undertray Fitted

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 FYA is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

AK62 FYA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 FYA safe to buy?

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