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B11 TYX

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,927 mi
Last recorded147,927 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 TYX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 147,927 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 136,057 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 136,057 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,464 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 130,460 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 117,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,304 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 113,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,801 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,568 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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B11 TYX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B11 TYX, 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 B11 TYX registered?

B11 TYX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is B11 TYX safe to buy?

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