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BD12 UTP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UTP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 171,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 171,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 156,873 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 156,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 148,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 137,661 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 137,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 128,714 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,205 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,205 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,997 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,230 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 52,230 miles

Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 UTP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

BD12 UTP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is BD12 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 UTP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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