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AO62 HZH

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,484 mi
Last recorded87,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 87,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 83,514 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,334 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 76,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 3 Dec 2021 72,971 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 72,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both inner pad materials insecure against pad plate. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,248 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 29,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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AO62 HZH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

AO62 HZH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is AO62 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 HZH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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