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AO62 HYW

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,920 mi
Last recorded131,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,920 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,136 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 123,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,562 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unsecured floor mat in drivers footwell.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,244 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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AO62 HYW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO62 HYW, 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 AO62 HYW registered?

AO62 HYW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AO62 HYW safe to buy?

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