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AY62 YZH

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,955 mi
Last recorded207,955 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 207,955 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 207,955 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 205,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 201,962 miles

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE EFFORT POOR COMPARED TO NEARSIDE

Pass 23 Feb 2023 182,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 144,297 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both also wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 112,690 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 112,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,263 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 YZH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey 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 AY62 YZH, 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 AY62 YZH registered?

AY62 YZH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AY62 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YZH 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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