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BG62 TFO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 TFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 107,409 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 106,999 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 102,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 94,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR ON INNER EDGE BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S WEAR BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 94,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR ON INNER EDGE BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S WEAR BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,011 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,334 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 51,734 miles

Nearside Front tire has a cut but isnt down to cords

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,484 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TFO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

BG62 TFO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is BG62 TFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 TFO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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