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BD12 CWX

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,235 mi
Last recorded108,235 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,739 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))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,701 miles

Under body Cover fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,746 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 79,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 64,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 54,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,851 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 CWX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

BD12 CWX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BD12 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CWX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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