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BF12 XCB

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,072 mi
Last recorded92,072 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,879 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 88,879 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,029 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,875 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,495 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,237 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 56,394 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,444 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,059 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,430 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 XCB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

BF12 XCB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is BF12 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XCB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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