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BD12 SYE

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,320 mi
Last recorded58,320 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 58,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 53,615 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 53,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,713 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,984 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 30 Jul 2022 32,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,732 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 22,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 21,183 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 20,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 20,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,228 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 17,220 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 15,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SYE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

BD12 SYE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is BD12 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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