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BA54 STA

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,586 mi
Last recorded128,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA54 STA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 128,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,558 miles

Offside Front Jacking area/sill corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 121,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking area/sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 112,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 91,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,988 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 83,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,966 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,535 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 STA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BA54 STA, 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 STA registered?

BA54 STA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BA54 STA safe to buy?

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