2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · YR62 GYE
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 119,278 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR62 GYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 119,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR62 GYE 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 (YR62 GYE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”.
YR62 GYE Mileage History
- 22/03/2024116,139 mi
- 21/03/2025116,964 mi+825 mi
- 21/03/2025116,964 mi
- 19/03/2026119,273 mi+2,309 mi
- 19/03/2026119,278 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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