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BF62 XOB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 XOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 129,328 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2024 123,908 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 123,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,781 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 103,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,707 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 XOB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

BF62 XOB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BF62 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 XOB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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