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BD12 HJX

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,729 mi
Last recorded124,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 124,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 118,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,492 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,216 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,839 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,017 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 47,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 36,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside edge.

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 HJX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

BD12 HJX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is BD12 HJX safe to buy?

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