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AK62 YTS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 149,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 139,828 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,043 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 125,111 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,764 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,443 miles

low fuel light on

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,964 miles

offside rear shock damp

Fail 2 Oct 2019 100,597 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear shock damp

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,918 miles

chip in screen

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to the wear bars

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,970 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,354 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray 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 YTS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

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

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