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BF12 SVC

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,571 mi
Last recorded90,571 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 SVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,571 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 90,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,713 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,159 miles

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

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 66,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,013 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,636 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 SVC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SVC, 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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What year was BF12 SVC registered?

BF12 SVC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BF12 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 SVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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