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B20 YSY

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,727 mi
Last recorded129,727 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 YSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 129,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 129,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 125,666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 121,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 104,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 98,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,341 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,121 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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B20 YSY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

B20 YSY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is B20 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 YSY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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