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AJ61 BCF

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,360 mi
Last recorded180,360 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 180,360 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 176,750 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on the inside edge

Fail 13 Dec 2024 176,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,683 miles

Nearside Rear main lower arm that houses the spring corroded

Offside Rear main lower arm that houses the spring corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 171,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear main lower arm that houses the spring corroded

Offside Rear main lower arm that houses the spring corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 165,539 miles

both rear lower arms corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 165,539 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating inside brake disc friction face corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear lower arms corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 160,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2021 160,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 154,171 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2019 149,110 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 149,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,749 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2019 141,749 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,592 miles

Front tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread ad close to the legal limit

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,110 miles

Coolant low

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,258 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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AJ61 BCF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ61 BCF, 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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AJ61 BCF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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