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BD61 EYJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,633 mi
Last recorded187,633 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 EYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 187,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 181,408 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 173,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 160,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,136 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 140,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 118,221 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 118,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BD61 EYJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD61 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD61 EYJ registered?

BD61 EYJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is BD61 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 EYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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