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BF12 XCS

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,725 mi
Last recorded116,725 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,030 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 81,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,245 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,687 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XCS is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

BF12 XCS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BF12 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XCS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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