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BD12 ZNC

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,299 mi
Last recorded118,299 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 118,299 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 118,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,538 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,191 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,380 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 105,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,282 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 89,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 83,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,634 miles

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 ZNC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 ZNC registered?

BD12 ZNC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is BD12 ZNC safe to buy?

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