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BD12 AXX

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,390 mi
Last recorded79,390 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 AXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,390 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,498 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,678 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 41,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,784 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,067 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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BD12 AXX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BD12 AXX, 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 BD12 AXX registered?

BD12 AXX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is BD12 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 AXX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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