2012 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · LX62 UEW
2012 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 88,551 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX62 UEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 88,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX62 UEW 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 (LX62 UEW) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LX62 UEW Mileage History
- 02/11/202375,658 mi
- 31/10/202480,393 mi+4,735 mi
- 01/11/202480,399 mi+6 mi
- 01/11/202588,551 mi+8,152 mi
- 01/11/202588,551 mi
Average of roughly 6,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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