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AK62 BJV

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 95,334 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,528 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,655 miles

Bulb failure lamp illuminated (LED bulbs in no plate lamps)

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,362 miles

Bulb failure lamp illuminated but all working (LED bulbs fitted to No plate lamps)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner face poor towards outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 61,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cordes exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner sidewalls splitting and separated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bulb failure lamp illuminated but all working (LED bulbs fitted to No plate lamps)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner face poor towards outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,618 miles

Bulb failure lamp illuminated but all working (LED bulbs fitted to No plate lamps)

Pass 30 Dec 2019 39,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,804 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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AK62 BJV 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 92.3%.

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 AK62 BJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 BJV registered?

AK62 BJV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AK62 BJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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