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BF12 XBL

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Handbrake lagging in operation

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake lagging in operation

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,434 miles

Brake reservoir cap/sensor coming adrift, possibly not sealing allowing the fluid to absorb moisture.

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 64,365 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake reservoir cap/sensor coming adrift, possibly not sealing allowing the fluid to absorb moisture.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,963 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective level sensor insecure (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,349 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly torn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 31,967 miles

engine coolant low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,717 miles

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

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

engine coolant low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,454 miles

Cracks appearing in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,614 miles

Cracking in tread of both rear tyre's

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,402 miles

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 XBL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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