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BD12 SWY

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,959 mi
Last recorded88,959 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm, wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SWY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

BD12 SWY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is BD12 SWY safe to buy?

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