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BF62 YFX

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,519 mi
Last recorded141,519 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 141,519 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 141,499 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2023 128,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 125,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,343 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner rear bushes split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of heat

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge , worn centre tread , on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lag -29% (max limit - 30%)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2021 114,343 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner rear bushes split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of heat

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge , worn centre tread , on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake lag -29% (max limit - 30%)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,449 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2018 81,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YFX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

BF62 YFX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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