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AY62 YVM

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,154 mi
Last recorded103,154 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 103,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,143 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 79,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,861 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,131 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,604 miles

small chips in windscreen zone b

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,809 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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AY62 YVM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY62 YVM, 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 AY62 YVM registered?

AY62 YVM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AY62 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY62 YVM have outstanding finance?

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