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BD12 CYV

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,327 mi
Last recorded112,327 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 97,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,194 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,675 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on the inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,156 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 59,920 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,245 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 38,350 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,997 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 CYV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD12 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

BD12 CYV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is BD12 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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