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BF12 OYR

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,127 mi
Last recorded138,127 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise on corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 26 Feb 2026 138,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise on corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,266 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm / bald on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm perishes (dot 35/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 25 Jan 2023 116,414 miles

Corrosion rear subframe

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlight loose

Nearside rear tyre perished

Partial wheel bearing check to offside rear due to brake binding

Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion rear subframe

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlight loose

Nearside rear tyre perished

Partial wheel bearing check to offside rear due to brake binding

Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,025 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,665 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished, nail

Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,146 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 97,142 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 91,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 91,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,624 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OYR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 OYR, 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 OYR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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