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AD62 BBZ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 BBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 130,243 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS and NS (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR and NSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 121,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where subframe mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where subframe mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 116,501 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,637 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both front cv boots weeping grease however preventing the ingress of dirt

both rear coil springs corroded, also underbody suspension components showing corrosion

nsf tyre has a small cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,014 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,436 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,232 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,483 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,001 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 44,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,018 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AD62 BBZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD62 BBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD62 BBZ registered?

AD62 BBZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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