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BD12 HJU

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,168 mi
Last recorded132,168 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 130,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 126,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 120,707 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,136 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 109,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 93,080 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 93,059 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,131 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 HJU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

BD12 HJU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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