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BD12 CZL

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 120,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 113,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,153 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 101,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 74,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,976 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 29 May 2015 55,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door latch insecure bolt missing door not fully closed

offside front door trim insecure

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 CZL is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CZL, 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

How do I check the history of BD12 CZL?

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What year was BD12 CZL registered?

BD12 CZL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CZL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD12 CZL have outstanding finance?

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