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MK62 ZHB

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,031 mi
Last recorded184,031 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 184,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 175,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 173,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 164,613 miles

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

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

oil sensor light on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2021 158,495 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 158,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 154,045 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak the centre exhaust sleeve clamp is loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 149,148 miles

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

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,601 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Sep 2017 113,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,607 miles

unsecured mat in drivers foot well

Fail 20 Oct 2016 91,607 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unsecured mat in drivers foot well

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,899 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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MK62 ZHB is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MK62 ZHB, 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 MK62 ZHB registered?

MK62 ZHB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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