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AK62 VCC

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,606 mi
Last recorded118,606 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 118,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 106,459 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 106,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,143 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 82,433 miles

front disc worn

rear disc corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 70,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,158 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,329 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)

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 VCC is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC registered?

AK62 VCC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is AK62 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VCC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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