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AK62 TFO

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,017 mi
Last recorded147,017 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 147,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in side wall. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 122,282 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 122,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,309 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 111,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,854 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,487 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,150 miles

engine cover & under trey fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,068 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 TFO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

AK62 TFO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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