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BF12 PZS

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,383 mi
Last recorded132,383 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 PZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,383 miles

Front Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded through

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive boost hose split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 132,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded through

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive boost hose split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 88,487 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 81,761 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,873 miles

Nearside Front has chunks out of side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

engine under tray fitted

under trays fitted both sides

Pass 23 May 2016 63,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2016 63,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,316 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 PZS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

BF12 PZS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 PZS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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