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BD62 LHK

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 LHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 102,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 89,834 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking at tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs are wearing a lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking at tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to separate at bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to separate at bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,405 miles

OSF wiper blade rubber is starting to leave marks on screen.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is starting to split and crack between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,164 miles

Both front wiper blades are leaving streak marks on the windscreen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSR brake disc is badly corroded and is wearing unevenly.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 52,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall is cut and separated and exposing cords. DANGEROUS! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades are leaving streak marks on the windscreen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSR brake disc is badly corroded and is wearing unevenly.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,966 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,956 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 LHK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc 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 LHK, 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 LHK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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