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AO62 VDE

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,650 mi
Last recorded108,650 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 108,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,923 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 103,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,013 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near wear bands 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 75,893 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,364 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 31,807 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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 VDE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

AO62 VDE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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