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AV62 LYT

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,741 mi
Last recorded115,741 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 LYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 115,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 110,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 102,350 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 94,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 94,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,770 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,113 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,960 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,082 miles

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

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 LYT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV62 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

AV62 LYT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AV62 LYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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