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AV62 PZZ

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,174 mi
Last recorded163,174 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 PZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 163,174 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 163,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 152,491 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 152,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 141,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 132,157 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 102,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,651 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 PZZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

AV62 PZZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is AV62 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 PZZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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