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B20 BJA

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,815 mi
Last recorded82,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 70,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,512 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,423 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 50,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 46,333 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,987 miles

Offside Front cv gaitor slightly insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,618 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 17,849 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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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B20 BJA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol 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 B20 BJA, 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 B20 BJA registered?

B20 BJA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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