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BJ62 AHY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 AHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,795 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 124,721 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 124,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 121,754 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 118,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 116,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2016 92,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,361 miles

nearside rear tyre tread stepped/irregular, 225/40x18

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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BJ62 AHY 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 73.3%.

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 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 BJ62 AHY, 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 BJ62 AHY registered?

BJ62 AHY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BJ62 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 AHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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