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BD12 WNU

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,754 mi
Last recorded117,754 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

d.p.f. warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2024 111,276 miles

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

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

d.p.f. warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,286 miles

d p f warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2023 100,836 miles

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

d p f warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,436 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 92,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 86,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 54,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 34,814 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp cracked

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 WNU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

BD12 WNU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 WNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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