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BF12 PZM

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 PZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 92,019 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 92,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,543 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2022 76,542 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,423 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,423 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,041 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,249 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,236 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PZM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

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

Is BF12 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 PZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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