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BF12 CVS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,082 mi
Last recorded139,082 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2024 139,082 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 138,064 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAND. BRAKE. NOT. WORKING

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,377 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,131 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 80,131 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,200 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 14 Dec 2016 43,425 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,755 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 29,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CVS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

BF12 CVS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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