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BD12 STZ

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,195 mi
Last recorded62,195 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 STZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 62,195 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,324 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 60,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 58,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,814 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,305 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 52,305 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,745 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2015 32,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,158 miles

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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 STZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

BD12 STZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is BD12 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 STZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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