MOT Status
ValidMileage
176,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Underbody and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Underbody and suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush OS and NS rearmost bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing close to tyre structure (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG12 FWA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver 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 BG12 FWA, 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 BG12 FWA registered?
BG12 FWA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2012.
Is BG12 FWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG12 FWA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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