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BF62 EPZ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,472 mi
Last recorded162,472 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 EPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 162,472 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 162,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 152,885 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 144,068 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,718 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 121,011 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,853 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 114,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,792 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 97,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,567 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 43,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,753 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EPZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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