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AV62 EHJ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,018 mi
Last recorded71,018 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 EHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,018 miles

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2026 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2025 62,162 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms showing sign of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2024 53,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2022 31,910 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 29,174 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2020 27,167 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 27,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 19,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has some deep cuts and is worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc inner faces have significant corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 17,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has some deep cuts and is worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc inner faces have significant corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,212 miles

Nearside Rear Has some deep cuts in tread area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 14,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3 cuts in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Has some deep cuts in tread area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

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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AV62 EHJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV62 EHJ, 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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AV62 EHJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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