2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · LR62 RSZ
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 152,139 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR62 RSZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 152,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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LR62 RSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (LR62 RSZ) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
LR62 RSZ Mileage History
- 24/10/2022146,759 mi
- 25/10/2023152,139 mi+5,380 mi
- 25/10/2023152,139 mi
Average of roughly 5,370 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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