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BF12 SVY

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,683 mi
Last recorded184,683 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 SVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 184,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 168,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 157,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 143,983 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Center exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 117,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 89,025 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SVY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

BF12 SVY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is BF12 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 SVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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