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BJ62 ZRF

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,671 mi
Last recorded158,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 158,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 155,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 143,123 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 143,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 132,546 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 132,546 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 124,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,071 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 ZRF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

BJ62 ZRF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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