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BD62 MDE

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,005 mi
Last recorded164,005 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 164,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 121,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,376 miles

Nearside Front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside Front repeater lens damaged

Rear rear seat folded down [items in rear]

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,027 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,681 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,461 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 MDE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

BD62 MDE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is BD62 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 MDE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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