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BF12 XEC

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,989 mi
Last recorded95,989 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,485 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,631 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 87,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,124 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,520 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,709 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 XEC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

BF12 XEC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is BF12 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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