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BF62 VBN

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,427 mi
Last recorded145,427 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 145,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 145,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 137,352 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 137,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 129,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 122,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 114,720 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 114,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 105,108 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,893 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 96,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 86,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,444 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perished and inner edges stepped

Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres perished and inner edges stepped

Pass 17 May 2017 67,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 67,542 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,503 miles

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

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 VBN is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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