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BJ62 VVM

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,730 mi
Last recorded89,730 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 89,730 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,051 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 86,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,850 miles

o/s/f head light holder broken has temp repair

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,833 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 28,178 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 VVM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ62 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

BJ62 VVM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is BJ62 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 VVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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