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BF12 AYM

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,994 mi
Last recorded218,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 218,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested coil spring overhanging cup (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 209,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. Upper + Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushe's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 184,356 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 169,533 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 169,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 160,353 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 151,549 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 137,216 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,037 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,191 miles

Front inner surface of brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,040 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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BF12 AYM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF12 AYM, 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 AYM registered?

BF12 AYM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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