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BF12 XPY

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 104,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 104,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 92,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,532 miles

advise crack in osf headlamp lens

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,155 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,925 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 XPY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

BF12 XPY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BF12 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XPY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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