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BF12 AYC

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,943 mi
Last recorded154,943 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 3mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 138,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken bracket (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 3mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished leading to splits in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,147 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 102,147 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,403 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 69,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre on 2mm tread low inside edge offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

small chip in windscreen zone a but not effecting drivers view

Pass 15 May 2015 69,271 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm tread low inside edge offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

small chip in windscreen zone a but not effecting drivers view

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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BF12 AYC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF12 AYC, 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 BF12 AYC registered?

BF12 AYC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 AYC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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