2012 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · EY62 DHM
2012 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 104,675 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY62 DHM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 104,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY62 DHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (EY62 DHM) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EY62 DHM Mileage History
- 09/09/202289,665 mi
- 11/09/202394,818 mi+5,153 mi
- 14/10/202499,315 mi+4,497 mi
- 04/11/2025104,675 mi+5,360 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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