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BK62 FKS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,456 mi
Last recorded127,456 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 127,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted under carriage )

Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,484 miles

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

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,256 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 92,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,768 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 60,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,700 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,221 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread perspexouter cover peeling off worn (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,507 miles

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre tread but no cords exposed

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is stepped on its edges and has age cracking around the tread.

Offside Front tyre has age cracking around the tread.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FKS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

BK62 FKS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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