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BD62 JHH

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,663 mi
Last recorded158,663 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 JHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 158,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 150,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 150,214 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 135,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 135,088 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

radiator support brackets damaged underside but mot insecure

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2022 129,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

radiator support brackets damaged underside but mot insecure

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on limit of passing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of passing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of passing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator support bracket slight damaged underside

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 126,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on limit of passing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of passing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of passing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator support bracket slight damaged underside

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 113,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,111 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 82,483 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Noted bulb not fitted correctly in headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,255 miles

Engine cocver and under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 33,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55R 16 91w (4.1.E.1)

Engine cocver and 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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BD62 JHH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JHH, 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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BD62 JHH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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