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BF12 ZNV

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,858 mi
Last recorded131,858 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,858 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 131,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,773 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 125,773 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,281 miles

Adv Rear wiper inop...........

Adv Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear ...........

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv both rear tyres getting worn and perished/ poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 120,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Offside Rear brake heavy bind........... (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Front tyres badly split to inner sidewalls............. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv Rear wiper inop...........

Adv Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear ...........

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv both rear tyres getting worn and perished/ poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Strongly Adv drivers window dropped in door............

Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Damage to front bumper and outer sill (front)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,554 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 103,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,375 miles

diesel emissions peak not detected

Fail 28 Feb 2018 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

diesel emissions peak not detected

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,814 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

Nearside rear tyre wearing down uneven

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 65,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

Nearside rear tyre wearing down uneven

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,181 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 ZNV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZNV, 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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BF12 ZNV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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