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BF12 OVX

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,067 mi
Last recorded133,067 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 133,067 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 133,067 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,140 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,052 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,297 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 OVX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

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

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