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BA51 AMY

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,431 mi
Last recorded86,431 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 AMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,437 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced incorrect beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,305 miles

drivers sun visor loose

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,013 miles

front discs have slight lip

Fail 6 Sep 2017 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

front discs have slight lip

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,667 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 2.5mm (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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BA51 AMY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA51 AMY, 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 BA51 AMY registered?

BA51 AMY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is BA51 AMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA51 AMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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