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BJ62 PZZ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,867 mi
Last recorded183,867 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 PZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 183,867 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 182,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 28 Oct 2024 182,526 miles

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

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

All Four Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stone Chip in Windscreen

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 14 Nov 2022 181,782 miles

Front windscreen has a chip

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2022 181,782 miles

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

Front windscreen has a chip

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 174,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 155,236 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 155,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,664 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 145,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 128,545 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,117 miles

UNDER TRAYS & ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 3 Nov 2017 110,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,103 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,580 miles

nsr tyre worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,580 miles

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

nsr tyre worn

rear discs & pads worn

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 PZZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

BJ62 PZZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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