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AO62 VWJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,948 mi
Last recorded101,948 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 101,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,393 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,491 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 29,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,622 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 VWJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO62 VWJ registered?

AO62 VWJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AO62 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VWJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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