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BF12 WYZ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 95,504 miles

Central Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper is damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 78,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,789 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 68,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,935 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 64,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,956 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,956 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,584 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,506 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 37,169 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,309 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 WYZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ registered?

BF12 WYZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is BF12 WYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WYZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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