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AV62 DOA

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,980 mi
Last recorded178,980 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 178,980 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 178,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 163,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,642 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 143,641 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 126,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,981 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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AV62 DOA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV62 DOA, 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 AV62 DOA registered?

AV62 DOA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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