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BJ62 VVN

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,429 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,552 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 103,552 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,369 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 92,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

undertrays

Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

undertrays

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 VVN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ62 VVN registered?

BJ62 VVN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 VVN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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