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BD12 LMJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 101,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 95,140 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 87,407 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 87,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,431 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2020 66,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,410 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 47,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip and crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LMJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

BD12 LMJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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