2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RE62 LZM
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 156,190 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE62 LZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 156,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE62 LZM 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 (RE62 LZM) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RE62 LZM Mileage History
- 03/04/2023139,946 mi
- 02/04/2024143,820 mi+3,874 mi
- 01/04/2025147,233 mi+3,413 mi
- 01/04/2025147,233 mi
- 11/03/2026156,190 mi+8,957 mi
Average of roughly 5,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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