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BF62 KFE

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 KFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 84,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 82,466 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 82,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,805 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,359 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** BORDERLINE** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes binding, evident when road wheels are rotated by hand

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,885 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 KFE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF62 KFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 KFE registered?

BF62 KFE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is BF62 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 KFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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