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BK62 BWA

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 BWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,158 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 142,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 140,236 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 140,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 129,771 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,721 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

N/S WASHER JET BLOCKED

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,992 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,334 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,171 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,171 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

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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BK62 BWA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK62 BWA, 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 BK62 BWA registered?

BK62 BWA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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