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BD54 CCA

2012 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,518 mi
Last recorded90,518 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 CCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 76,164 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 76,145 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,209 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 62,509 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 62,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,839 miles

Drivers view of road slightly obstructed on nearside swept area by stickers.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,685 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,181 miles

rear brakes getting worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BD54 CCA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Purple 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 BD54 CCA, 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 BD54 CCA registered?

BD54 CCA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BD54 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 CCA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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