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BF12 OWM

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,519 mi
Last recorded62,519 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 62,519 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 62,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,262 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 60,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,694 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 49,718 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,948 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2020 46,940 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,225 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 20,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,186 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and worn smooth on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,934 miles

offside front tyre,worn smooth on inner shoulder.no cords visible.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 7,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre,worn smooth on inner shoulder.no cords visible.

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 OWM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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