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BF12 OWV

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,891 mi
Last recorded192,891 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 192,891 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 192,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 175,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 158,527 miles

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

smoke not detected

Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,687 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 142,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,334 miles

smoke not detected

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,546 miles

advise front wiper blades smearing screen

advise no diesel smoke detected

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise front wiper blades smearing screen

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,604 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 1 Mar 2016 54,604 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,204 miles

Oil leak

advise no diesel smoke detected

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 OWV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

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

Is BF12 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OWV shows 14 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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