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AV62 HZB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,012 mi
Last recorded114,012 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 114,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,677 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,091 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,887 miles

Damage to road wheels.

Front lower arms, bushes deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,174 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,241 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,240 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,554 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,240 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,963 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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AV62 HZB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AV62 HZB, 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 AV62 HZB registered?

AV62 HZB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AV62 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 HZB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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