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BF62 KLX

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,991 mi
Last recorded139,991 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 KLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 139,991 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 139,988 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 136,237 miles

Front Seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush splitting/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Painted door handle cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pressure low, no visual puncture (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush splitting/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm, smooth on inner edge and sidewall been scrubbed badly especially on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched/chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,237 miles

Front Seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush splitting/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Painted door handle cover missing

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pressure low, no visual puncture (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush splitting/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm, smooth on inner edge and sidewall been scrubbed badly especially on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched/chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 127,733 miles

Front Seat belts slow to retract

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension components corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 127,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belts slow to retract

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated No visual puncture, bead ? (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Window getting stuck on operation

Rear Washer/wiper inop, stuck half way up screen

Suspension components corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 120,367 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Washer inop

Rear Wiper inop, stuck half way

Suspension components corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 120,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Washer inop

Rear Wiper inop, stuck half way

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,796 miles

Engine under tray hanging down

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Washer inop

Suspension components corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2022 113,796 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine under tray hanging down

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Washer inop

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2021 103,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 95,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2015 48,452 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 KLX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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