2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · PK62 XKP
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 88,501 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK62 XKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 88,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK62 XKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (PK62 XKP) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
PK62 XKP Mileage History
- 20/10/202281,983 mi
- 15/11/202385,087 mi+3,104 mi
- 04/12/202487,167 mi+2,080 mi
- 04/12/202487,167 mi
- 13/03/202688,501 mi+1,334 mi
Average of roughly 1,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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