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AO62 OBT

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,255 mi
Last recorded33,255 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 29,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,987 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 25,987 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,196 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 17,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 15,204 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 15,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 11,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perised

Pass 24 Aug 2017 9,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and damaged on outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 8,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,468 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 OBT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO62 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

AO62 OBT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AO62 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 OBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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