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AO62 LOF

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,678 mi
Last recorded167,678 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LOF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 167,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 167,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 158,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges and also have small surface cuts, not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

small chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2023 158,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges and also have small surface cuts, not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2022 147,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 147,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,383 miles

body damage nsf

both front tyres worn to 3mm

floor and engine covers fitted

nsf inner wheel rim buckled

rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

rear reg plate insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body damage nsf

both front tyres worn to 3mm

floor and engine covers fitted

nsf inner wheel rim buckled

rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

rear reg plate insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,239 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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AO62 LOF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO62 LOF, 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 AO62 LOF registered?

AO62 LOF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is AO62 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 LOF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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