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BD62 DPO

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,797 mi
Last recorded106,797 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 DPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 106,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,449 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre close to limit 225/45/17/recommend steering alignment with new tyre

Nearside Rear inner side light flickers sometime

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,449 miles

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

Fail 18 Mar 2024 88,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two large splits on inner wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,847 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 80,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,810 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm/limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm/limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,284 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 63,284 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog inop

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,184 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,108 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 DPO is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO registered?

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

Is BD62 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 DPO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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