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AF62 HXD

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,589 mi
Last recorded116,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,589 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 116,587 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 110,873 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 107,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 99,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,615 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 96,579 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2020 88,744 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 88,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,985 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 68,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,372 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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AF62 HXD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF62 HXD, 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 AF62 HXD registered?

AF62 HXD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is AF62 HXD safe to buy?

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