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AK62 VNS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VNS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2024 78,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 75,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,831 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,231 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 VNS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 VNS registered?

AK62 VNS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is AK62 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VNS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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