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BF12 AYJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,963 mi
Last recorded146,963 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 146,963 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 166,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 161,685 miles

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

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

full under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2025 161,685 miles

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

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

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 156,391 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 156,387 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 149,265 miles

Central Centre Under Covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 149,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Centre Under Covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Reverse light not Working but could be fitted with only one on o\s

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,837 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 132,782 miles

Rear handbrake cables slightly sticking on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 108,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,321 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AYJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

BF12 AYJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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