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BD12 SUU

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,792 mi
Last recorded167,792 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 167,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 131,043 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 131,043 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,948 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 121,948 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,513 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 110,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,388 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 69,388 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn/wearing uneven.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn/wearing uneven.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,490 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it

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 SUU is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

BD12 SUU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is BD12 SUU safe to buy?

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