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BD12 USP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 USP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 129,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 124,781 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 121,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing uneven and long cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,133 miles

Central Front Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicles underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded on inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 117,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicles underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded on inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 114,065 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 114,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 85,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,927 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,886 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

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 USP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 USP, 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 USP registered?

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

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