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BD62 CZS

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,025 mi
Last recorded59,025 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 CZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,025 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 59,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,060 miles

Front Lower bumper trims missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 57,662 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle part that goes into seat belt receiver has gone inside rear interior panel (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,655 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 56,653 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,966 miles

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,079 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 55,072 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,645 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,032 miles

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

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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BD62 CZS is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD62 CZS, 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 BD62 CZS registered?

BD62 CZS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is BD62 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 CZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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