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BA11 AAM

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 AAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 49,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 46,661 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 43,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 40,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

too clean for emmisions

Pass 29 Nov 2021 37,697 miles

too clean for emmisions

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,904 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 27,857 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 23,520 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 20,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,454 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 12,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BA11 AAM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA11 AAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA11 AAM registered?

BA11 AAM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is BA11 AAM safe to buy?

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