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BF62 RYP

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,144 mi
Last recorded39,144 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 RYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,144 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 39,144 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 25,870 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Fail 16 May 2024 25,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 11 May 2023 21,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 14,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 14,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 8,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,203 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 RYP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

BF62 RYP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 RYP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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