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BG62 MKD

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,871 mi
Last recorded184,871 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 184,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 166,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 148,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 141,127 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2023 141,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction trouble code P16C1 (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre part of the exhaust clamp no sealing (clamp too big) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard delete pipe fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction parking brake indicates malfunction and did not work on brake test (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 132,712 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 122,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,263 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 110,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,699 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,136 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 74,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,360 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 34,310 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 MKD 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 80%.

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 BG62 MKD, 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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BG62 MKD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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