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BF12 OYK

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,615 mi
Last recorded209,615 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 209,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 205,416 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 205,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 198,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 180,347 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 147,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 132,862 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 132,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,665 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 118,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,722 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,635 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 OYK is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 OYK, 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

How do I check the history of BF12 OYK?

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What year was BF12 OYK registered?

BF12 OYK is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BF12 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OYK 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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