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BF62 RTO

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 RTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 58,651 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 58,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 56,351 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 49,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,404 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,125 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,341 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,554 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 RTO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RTO, 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 BF62 RTO registered?

BF62 RTO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is BF62 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 RTO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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