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AV62 HZH

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,107 mi
Last recorded30,107 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 30,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front outer wheel rim slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 29,718 miles

Offside Front slight damage to alloy wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2023 29,192 miles

Offside Front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 24 Oct 2022 28,312 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,467 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 27,467 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,966 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 26,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,939 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 24,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,294 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,089 miles

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,491 miles

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

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 HZH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZH, 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 AV62 HZH registered?

AV62 HZH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AV62 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 HZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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