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BG62 MHY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 MHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 142,213 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 142,213 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 142,213 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 124,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 123,223 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 123,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 77,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,351 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,759 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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BG62 MHY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG62 MHY, 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 BG62 MHY registered?

BG62 MHY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BG62 MHY safe to buy?

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