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BF62 ATV

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,700 mi
Last recorded197,700 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ATV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 197,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 197,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 181,142 miles

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2024 181,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 152,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spring appears incorrect but secure

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 145,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front spring appears incorrect but secure

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,516 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 128,200 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 113,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,339 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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BF62 ATV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BF62 ATV, 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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BF62 ATV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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