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AK62 XWO

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 135,281 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,992 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 123,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm + smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of slight heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,009 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 99,009 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,615 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,802 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,315 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 42,306 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's are also corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 28,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,284 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 XWO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

AK62 XWO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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