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B14 BKE

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,271 mi
Last recorded150,271 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 150,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 138,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,837 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 110,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,496 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 89,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,417 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B14 BKE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B14 BKE, 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 B14 BKE registered?

B14 BKE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is B14 BKE safe to buy?

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