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AU62 YLA

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 95,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 90,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 85,325 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 67,090 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,961 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 58,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 44,102 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,628 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,959 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear brake disc scored

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,926 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 YLA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

AU62 YLA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is AU62 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YLA 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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