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BF12 LUJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,245 mi
Last recorded59,245 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,245 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre on 3 mm

offside front tyre on 2 mm and bald on inner edge

rear brake discs showing wear

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,817 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,181 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,476 miles

child seats fitted to both side rear

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,476 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to both side rear

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,977 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 LUJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

BF12 LUJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BF12 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 LUJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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