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BD12 AZU

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,466 mi
Last recorded121,466 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 AZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 121,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 90,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,575 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 39,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 33,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking ON ENGINE (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AZU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD12 AZU, 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 BD12 AZU registered?

BD12 AZU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BD12 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 AZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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