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A3 XBU

2012 Mini One D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,915 mi
Last recorded130,915 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XBU
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 130,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 119,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,487 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 107,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,833 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 80,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 48,016 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked 2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,807 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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A3 XBU is a 2012 Mini One D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 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 Mini One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 XBU registered?

A3 XBU is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is A3 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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