2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · FY62 HVM
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 138,541 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY62 HVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 138,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY62 HVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (FY62 HVM) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
FY62 HVM Mileage History
- 19/07/2024110,070 mi
- 20/07/2024110,071 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2025123,266 mi+13,195 mi
- 15/08/2025123,268 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/2026138,541 mi+15,273 mi
Average of roughly 13,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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