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BD12 LFO

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,515 mi
Last recorded152,515 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 152,515 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 152,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 3 May 2025 143,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 132,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 113,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 104,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 71,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,342 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 LFO 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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

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

Is BD12 LFO safe to buy?

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