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BD12 WOJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,418 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 101,418 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,950 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,949 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,344 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav unit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,780 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 20 May 2015 28,838 miles

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

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 WOJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

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

Is BD12 WOJ safe to buy?

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