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BD62 DAA

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,202 mi
Last recorded48,202 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 DAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,976 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,642 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,764 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 44,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected signs of black over spray giving out dim output (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,964 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,033 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,391 miles

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 DAA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD62 DAA, 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 DAA registered?

BD62 DAA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BD62 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 DAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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