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AF62 HXA

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,000 mi
Last recorded152,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 152,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear sills heavily corroded

nearside front tyre low split inner (sidewall)

Fail 14 Apr 2026

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear sills heavily corroded

nearside front tyre low split inner (sidewall)

Pass 15 Apr 2025 147,162 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 147,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 139,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,036 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear wheels inadequate readings (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,546 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 21 Oct 2015 45,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AF62 HXA is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF62 HXA, 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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AF62 HXA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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