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AO62 PFA

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,696 mi
Last recorded93,696 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 PFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 93,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,073 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 74,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 65,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,528 miles

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

floor covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,220 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,541 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 38,205 miles

Undertrays and body guards fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,924 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 26,720 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 12,270 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 PFA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

AO62 PFA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AO62 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 PFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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