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BD12 SRV

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,478 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 51,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 39,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 13,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 13,588 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 10,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 10,495 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SRV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

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

Is BD12 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SRV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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