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B22 CSR

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 CSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,079 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 55,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 30,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under-body components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,887 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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B22 CSR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 B22 CSR, 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 B22 CSR registered?

B22 CSR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is B22 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 CSR 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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