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BL62 STX

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,938 mi
Last recorded125,938 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 STX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,938 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 125,933 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front on the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s front (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s front fog lamp missing

Pass 18 Feb 2025 117,603 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 117,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 103,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,761 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 92,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,422 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,392 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,814 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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BL62 STX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL62 STX, 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 BL62 STX registered?

BL62 STX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is BL62 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 STX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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