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BJ62 ORZ

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,343 mi
Last recorded146,343 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ORZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 146,343 miles

osr tyre worn low-nsf tyre worn low-nsf anti roll bar link boot perished-

Pass 16 Nov 2024 136,778 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2024 136,778 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2023 128,055 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,766 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 110,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,214 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 104,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,223 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 98,223 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,922 miles

Emissions reading to low to test.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM APPROX DEPTH 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM APPROX DEPTH 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,922 miles

Emissions reading to low to test.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM APPROX DEPTH 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM APPROX DEPTH 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water in reservoir (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,100 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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BJ62 ORZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

BJ62 ORZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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