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BG12 NYU

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,437 mi
Last recorded185,437 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 185,437 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 174,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 165,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 155,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 145,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 138,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 120,557 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 108,510 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and very low on tread

Pass 15 May 2017 94,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,991 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,965 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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BG12 NYU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG12 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

BG12 NYU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BG12 NYU safe to buy?

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