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HC10 ARE

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 68,523 miles on the clock, averaging 4,884 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for HC10 ARE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,884

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,114
Average per year4,884
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HC10 ARE 13k27k41k55k69k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
PASS
Mileage65,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage63,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,112 miles
PASS
Mileage62,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage60,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage58,621 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage57,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage50,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage43,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage36,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage27,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage19,194 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage18,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage12,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC10 ARE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeHC — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About HC10 ARE

What car is HC10 ARE?

HC10 ARE is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2012.

What is the mileage of HC10 ARE?

The last recorded mileage for HC10 ARE was 68,523 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HC10 ARE passed its MOT?

HC10 ARE has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.

Is HC10 ARE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HC10 ARE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HC10 ARE?

HC10 ARE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.