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BD12 OXV

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,602 mi
Last recorded165,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 165,602 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 150,629 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 150,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 144,125 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 136,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 128,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 107,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,919 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,928 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,332 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper windscreen has chip in it but not effecting drivers view at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OXV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OXV, 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 OXV registered?

BD12 OXV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is BD12 OXV safe to buy?

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