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BJ62 YHA

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,134 mi
Last recorded254,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 254,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 242,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 232,630 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 232,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 217,475 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 217,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 205,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 193,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 169,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 162,421 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 162,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 138,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,183 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 YHA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHA, 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 YHA registered?

BJ62 YHA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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