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AU62 WMZ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,262 mi
Last recorded59,262 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 WMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 59,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror caping loose (indicator repeater inside caping)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Sun visor pivot clip broken (does not fall down in to drivers view inadvertently)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody panels & lower engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 50,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 45,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,900 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,621 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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AU62 WMZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AU62 WMZ, 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 AU62 WMZ registered?

AU62 WMZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AU62 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 WMZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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