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BA54 RAJ

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA54 RAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,459 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,283 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 91,188 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVICE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 86,358 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,634 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 72,631 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,917 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 69,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 66,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,014 miles

service light on

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,014 miles

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

service light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,921 miles

Service light on.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,215 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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BA54 RAJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA54 RAJ, 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 BA54 RAJ registered?

BA54 RAJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is BA54 RAJ safe to buy?

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