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B12 FFF

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,288 mi
Last recorded25,288 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 FFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 25,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 20,092 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 19,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 19,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 19,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 16,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,315 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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B12 FFF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 B12 FFF, 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 B12 FFF registered?

B12 FFF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is B12 FFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 FFF 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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