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BF12 XPT

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,841 mi
Last recorded183,841 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 183,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 177,642 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 177,642 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 173,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 165,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 165,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 155,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,891 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 131,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 114,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 96,717 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 70% worn. (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2017 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 70% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,635 miles

OSF lower windscreen is marked by wiper arm.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.00mm at outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OSF lower windscreen is marked by wiper arm.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,905 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 XPT is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

BF12 XPT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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