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BF12 OWX

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,745 mi
Last recorded163,745 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 163,745 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,216 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 140,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,196 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,479 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 122,473 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,732 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 98,732 miles

Exhaust system insecure center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 86,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 82,841 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,905 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 OWX 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 80%.

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 OWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 OWX registered?

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

Is BF12 OWX safe to buy?

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