2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · MA62 HWP
2012 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 130,393 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MA62 HWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 130,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MA62 HWP Mileage History
- 09/10/2024120,594 mi
- 10/10/2024120,594 mi
- 06/10/2025128,075 mi+7,481 mi
- 06/10/2025128,075 mi
- 28/02/2026130,393 mi+2,318 mi
Average of roughly 7,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA62 HWP 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 (MA62 HWP) between October 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 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 (8 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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