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BG12 NZJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,143 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 120,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 87,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,819 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 79,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,269 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,813 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,769 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 NZJ 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 80%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

BG12 NZJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BG12 NZJ safe to buy?

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